LOC Bulletin

The LOC Bulletin is your city's best resource for the most up-to-date coverage of important legislation, training, LOC resources, upcoming events, grant opportunities and more.

Each and every week the LOC Bulletin brings the latest news of interest to Oregon's cities directly to your email inbox.

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August 28, 2026

Featured: Registration Deadline for LOC Annual Conference is Coming Up Soon

Early-bird registration for the LOC’s 101st Annual Conference ends September 11. Join local government leaders from across Oregon for the LOC's premier training and networking event, featuring educational sessions, timely discussions, and opportunities to connect with peers from around the state. This year’s conference is October 15–17 in Salem.

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Past Issues:

August 21, 2026

Featured: Tim Arnold to Deliver Closing Keynote at 101st Annual LOC Conference

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  • Nominations Now Open for the LOC’s 2026 Exceptional Service Awards!
  • Apply Now to Serve on a 2027 LOC Caucus Leadership Team
  • LOC & Coraggio Group Offer Strategic Planning Opportunities for Cities
  • Elected Essentials Training – Save the Dates!
  • What do you think Oregon’s transportation priorities should be?

August 14, 2026

Featured: Apply Now to Serve on a 2027 LOC Caucus Leadership Team

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  • Registration for the 101st LOC Annual Conference is Now Open!
  • Nominations Now Open for the LOC’s 2026 Exceptional Service Awards!
  • LOC Partners with Syncurrent to Help Cities Unlock Funding
  • Regional Infrastructure Fund Applicant Webinar August 18 from 1-2 p.m.
  • OMA Seeks Applications for 2027 Board of Directors

August 7, 2026

Featured: All Cities: Complete Important Transportation Surveys

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  • Regional Infrastructure Fund Now Available for Small Communities
  • Request for Feedback: Temporary Rules for the ISLF Program
  • City Water Services Survey Due Today
  • Deadlines Approaching for PSU Housing Surveys
  • LOC Partners with Syncurrent to Help Cities Unlock Funding

July 31, 2026

Featured: Legislative Priority Voting Now Open

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  • Registration for the 101st LOC Annual Conference is Now Open!
  • Apply to Serve on the LOC Board of Directors
  • City Water Services Survey Extended to August 7
  • OMA Board Nominations Open Next Week
  • LOC & Coraggio Group Offer Strategic Planning Opportunities for Cities

July 24, 2026

Featured: Registration for the 101st Annual Conference is Now Open!

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  • Reminder: Shared Revenue Certification Due July 31
  • Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Hood River's Short Term Rental Regulation
  • PERS Seeks Comment for Rule Making on Side Accounts & Employer Incentive Fund
  • City Water Services Survey Due Today at 5 p.m.
  • City Input Needed on PSU Housing Surveys

July 17, 2026

Featured: Registration Opens Next Week for the 101st LOC Annual Conference

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  • Registration Opens Next Week for the 101st LOC Annual Conference
  • Shared Revenue Certification Due July 31
  • LOC Challenges FCC Rulemaking
  • Registration Now Open for the OMA 2026 Summer Conference
  • Industrial Site Loan Fund Applications Open

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