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Smokefree Cars for Kids

New law goes into effect January 1, 2014, making smoking with minors in cars illegal.

November 4, 2014 General Election Candidates

Candidate and Measure Filings​

Commissioner Position #2​ Candidates

Craig A. Pope

Danny Jaffer

Polk County Sheriff 

         Bob Wolfe

 

5-2-1-0 Better Health Session

Join Polk County staff and community members to take a first step towards a healthier lifestyle.

5-2-1-0 Better Health Session

Join Polk County staff and community members to take a first step towards a healthier lifestyle.

Donation Land Claims

Oregon donation land claims were the result of a statue which passed in 1850 and enacted by congress.  The statue granted "320 acres of designated areas free of charge to every unmarried

Request for Military Discharge

With the passing of Senate Bill 618 in 2009, all military discharge records are exempt from public disclosure.  Military discharge records can only be provided to:

  • Veteran
  • Veteran’s spouse
  • Legal guardian or personal representative to military veteran
  • County veteran’s service officer
  • Representative of Department of Veteran’s Affairs
  • Licensed funeral home

Please fill out the Supporting Document form below. You can send it by mail or bring to our office.  Military discharge records are provided free of charge.

Nine Search Warrants Served in Racketeering Case

On May 28, 2013, the Polk County Inter-Agency Narcotics Team (POINT) served nine search warrants to conclude a 3 ½ month racketeering investigation that spread through three counties, including an illegal marijuana dispensary on Highway 22 in West Salem.  The POINT team consists of members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Oregon State Police, and the Dallas, Independence, and Monmouth Police Departments.

Road Delays & Closures

To help minimize impact on the public, Public Works will be working to update this page with current and accurate information as it becomes available. 

Polk County road crews will attempt to open roads each night and reader boards may be placed prior to the work starting.  Please, plan for these delays and closures or use an alternate route past these projects, if and when available.

Please use caution near work zones, drive slowly, and obey the direction of traffic control personnel and devices:

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