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.

Current Issue:

September 5, 2025

Past Issues:

August 29, 2025

  • Oregon Economy Slowing, Likely Not in a Recession
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline for LOC Annual Conference is September 11
  • Apply to Serve on the LOC Board of Directors
  • LOC Co-Hosting Webinars, Work Sessions on Goal 5 Implementation for Cultural Areas
  • Apply Today for Community Green Infrastructure Grants

August 22, 2025

  • Important Reminder: PSU Annual Housing Production Survey Due Next Week
  • Deadline for LOC Exceptional Service Awards is Next Week
  • Cities – We Need Your Voting Delegate for the LOC Business Meeting!
  • Important Reminder: PSU Annual Housing Production Survey Due Next Week
  • Women’s Caucus Hosting Next W.E. Talk September 4

August 15, 2025

  • Legislature Corrects Ethics and Budget Law Conflict
  • Apply to Serve on a LOC Policy Committee
  • Draft Oregon Energy Strategy Available for Public Comment
  • Women’s Caucus Hosting Next W.E. Talk September 4
  • Oregon Coast Economic Summit Registration Now Open
  • Apply Now: People of Color Caucus Executive Committee

August 8, 2025

  • DLCD Needs Plan Feedback Next Week
  • Deadline Extended to August 22 for LOC Utility & Franchise Fee Survey
  • Cities – We Need Your Voting Delegate for the LOC Business Meeting!
  • Transportation Safety Action Plan Virtual Meeting on August 21st
  • Oregon Infrastructure Summit – Register Now!

August 1, 2025

  • Special Legislative Session Scheduled for August 29
  • Apply to Serve on the LOC Board of Directors
  • Recognize Exceptional Leaders!
  • Registration Now Open for the LOC's 100th Annual Conference
  • LOC Utility and Franchise Fee Survey Due August 8
  • Annual Housing Unit and Population Survey Due Next Week

July 25, 2025

  • Closing Keynote Speaker Announced for 100th LOC Conference
  • Registration Now Open for the LOC's 100th Annual Conference
  • Recognize Exceptional Leaders!
  • LOC Utility and Franchise Fee Survey Due August 8
  • OHA Issues New Administrative Rules Governing Aquatic Facilities

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