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The Board of Commissioners will hold interviews for the Community Corrections/Juvenile Director position. 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Receives $8,000 Grant to Support

Animal Neglect Investigation in Pedee, Ore.

Dallas, Ore.—The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has received an $8,000 grant from the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) following the rescue of 22 animals in Pedee, Ore. The funds will offset the costs of feed, veterinary care and shelter for 16 horses, three goats and three llamas who were seized from their owner, Donna Dovey of Independence, Ore.

The Fair Board consists of the following members; 

See Fair Board Calendar in supporting documents below 

Crisis Services are available at NO COST to anyone in Polk County, regardless of insurance or income.

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services are offered 24 hours/day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

If you, or someone you know is having a crisis, we are here to help.

The goal of the Board of Commissioners is to make public policy and manage County affairs in an open and efficient manner, manage County assets in a responsible manner to enhance their value and benefit to Polk County citizens, and provide essential and mandated County programs in accordance with the wishes of the citizens of the County.

The Board of Commissioners meets every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9am. Please contact the Board Executive Assistant at (503) 623-8173 if you are interested in scheduling an item on a future agenda. 

Current Commissioners serving Polk County include Craig Pope, Lyle Mordhorst and Jeremy Gordon.