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.

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Current Issue:

June 6, 2025

Past Issues:

May 30, 2025

  • Update: 2025 Transportation Package TRIP25
  • Cities: Shared Revenue Certification Due July 31
  • LOC’s Latest Elections Report Now Available
  • Important Notice Re: Annual Housing Production Survey

May 23, 2025

  • General Government Bills Meet Their Fate at Deadline
  • Voter Turnout Sparse for May 20 Statewide Elections
  • Congratulations to Cities Receiving Drinking Water Source Protection Awards!
  • Last Call for the 2025 Mayors Leadership Award Nominations!
  • Registration Will Open Soon for the 2025 OMA Summer Conference

May 16, 2025

  • New Funding Opportunity: Housing Planning Assistance Grant Program
  • LOC Co-Hosting PERS Webinars
  • New LOC Training: Enhance Your Knowledge of SDC’s
  • Free Regional Infrastructure Workshops in Coos Bay and Hermiston
  • OMA Announces 2024–25 "If I Were Mayor..." Student Contest Winners

May 9, 2025

  • LOC Co-Hosting PERS Webinars
  • Free Regional Infrastructure Workshops in Coos Bay and Hermiston
  • State Survey to Inform Future Community Investments
  • Registration is Now Open for the 2025 OCCMA Summer Conference
  • The Conservation Corner - Water Reuse, Recycling and Non-Potable Water Opportunities
  • Sign Up Today for Advanced Media Training
  • OMA Now Accepting Applications for Leadership Award

April 25, 2025

  • FEMA Ends BRIC Program, Jeopardizing City Projects
  • Register Now for Municipal Fundamentals
  • LOC Job Ad Rates Set to Increase
  • City Advocacy Needed For 2025 Transportation Funding Package
  • Deadline is May 2 for Demographics Survey for City Elected Officials
  • Registration Deadline for OCAA Spring Conference is April 30

April 18, 2025

  • Deadline is May 2 for Demographics Survey for City Elected Officials
  • ARPA Annual Reports Due April 30
  • Cities Invited to Testify at Ways & Means Budget Meetings
  • Registration Deadline for OCAA Spring Conference is April 30
  • Register Now for the Oregon Connections Telecom Conference

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