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Aug 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Columbia County Transportation Safety Committee Minutes
The meeting featured a series of roundtable updates from various law enforcement, transportation, and public works departments. Discussions included recent law enforcement activities such as National Night Out and speeding saturation events, alongside updates on staffing levels and field training. The Department of Transportation provided reports on budget challenges, ongoing maintenance projects, and highway paving efforts. Public works representatives discussed upcoming chip seal schedules, traffic counter projects, and the progress of the Saint Helens trail alignment. Additionally, committee members reviewed local safety action plans, grant opportunities, and concerns regarding proposed tolling and its potential impact on regional infrastructure.
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The Columbia County Public Health Modernization Plan outlines a strategic approach to align with Oregon's public health modernization framework, ensuring the delivery of essential services, strengthening partnerships, and maintaining access to critical health resources for its rural population. The plan focuses on key areas including assessment and epidemiology, communications, community partnerships, emergency preparedness, health equity, and leadership and policy. It also addresses foundational programs such as environmental health, prevention and health promotion, communicable disease control, and access to clinical preventive services, aiming to strengthen public health infrastructure and advance health equity.
Dec 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of County Commissioners Order
The Board of County Commissioners discussed the acquisition of an additional park easement from Holce Logging Co., Inc., for the extension of the Crown-Zellerbach Recreational Trail. The board supports the extension of the trail through Grantor's property to connect it fully to the Banks-Vernonia Trail and the addition of a park with amenities on Grantor's property to serve as a trailhead. The board accepted the Easement Agreement and designated the easement as a Recreational Facility of Columbia County and a transportation facility.
Oct 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
The meeting included interviews for committee applicants for the Elected Official Compensation Committee and the Jail Operating Advisory Committee. There was a discussion regarding the current social media policy and the need for comments on some social media posts, which will lead to an update of the policy. A proposal for 2026 Food, Pool, and Lodging Licenses and Service Fee Increase was discussed, with plans for further discussion next week. An executive session was held to consult with counsel regarding current or likely litigation, with no action taken afterward. Other administrative matters were addressed, including upcoming events, discussions, and the need to decide on NACO participation. The meeting also touched on public record requests.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
