Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Buena Vista Boat Launch will be officially open on Saturday, November 18, 2023. We are thankful to the community for the support and patience during this project. While things did not go as planned last year (2022) and the weather didn’t cooperate as we had hoped for this year, the park is finally at a stage where it is ready for public use.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2023
The Polk County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce their second year participation in Operation Green Light for 2023.
Operation Green Light - A Salute to our Veterans
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Oregon Small Businesses
The Polk County Board of Commissioners are very proud to share the successes of the Dallas Youth Garden. The Board has supported this program since its inception in 2013 with supplemental funding and leadership. Through paid internships for Dallas Area High School Students, the Youth Garden has donated over 38,000 pounds of produce to multiple food programs to help feed the hungry in our community.
Learn about potential access road options at our in-person open house.
· Stop by on July 12, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
You may have seen crews in the area preparing for construction to start on the OR 99W Orrs Corner Road to Clow Corner Road Project.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2023
*Updated November 9, 2023*
Buena Vista Park & Boat Launch is CLOSED due to construction with no option to put in or pull out any motorized or non-motorized watercrafts. The final stages of construction are almost complete and we anticipate for the park to be open on Wednesday November 15, 2023. We appreciate everyone's patience and apologize for the inconvenience.
Polk County entered into an agreement with Willamette Valley Fiber powered by MINET to significantly expand rural broadband access for the county. Through the public partnership with Willamette Valley Fiber and Polk County, we are pleased to announce that one of two rural expansion projects have been completed.
In 2020 Polk County entered into an agreement with Alyrica Networks to significantly expand rural broadband access for the county. Through the public partnership with Alyrica Networks and Polk County, we are pleased to announce that the first 2 of 6 new wireless internet towers have been completed.
The Office of Small Business Assistance is going to be at a public event in your district soon. Details of the event are as follows:
OSBA Office Hours – Dallas
2/27/2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Worksource Oregon – Polk Center; 580 Main St B, Dallas, OR 97338
On November 2, 2022 the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved and signed Resolution 22-10 in the matter of Fair Housing.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7th, 2022
Operation Green Light - A Salute to our Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6th, 2022
Polk County is finalizing the acquisition of the vacant Wells Fargo building at 636 Main Street in Dallas Oregon. The intent to purchase this building, versus building a new facility is a cost saving measure to acquire much needed space to house essential behavioral health services staff. This location also proved to be an excellent addition for these staff to stay near their primary services offered in the Academy Building only a block away.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8th, 2022
On June 7th, Commissioner Pope presented to the Board a letter that he drafted to send to the three leading candidates for Oregon Governor, in regards to the current condition of our state highways and lack of regular maintenance. On June 8th, it was approved by the Board of Commissioners to sign in support of the letter.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21st, 2022
The construction for the Buena Vista Park & Boat Launch will be starting in May 2022. The park and boat launch will be closed from 5/23/2022 - 9/30/2022 with no option to put in or pull out any motorized or non-motorized water crafts.
Board of Commissioners approves broadband grant recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 20th, 2022
In the fall of 2021, a committee for broadband recommendations requested grant proposals from local providers to improve the rural broadband service in Polk County.
Polk County Public Safety Leadership Joins to Express Deep Dismay with Governor's Juvenile Clemency Order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 23rd, 2021
House District 23 Appointment Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 2nd, 2021
Pursuant to Oregon law, the Commissioners of Polk, Benton, Yamhill and Marion County will be acting as the Appointing Authority to fill vacancy in the office of State Representative District 23 on July 6th, 2021 at 2:00pm.
A live stream will be available at 2pm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxc5x1awGejBCLQ2zwn34iQ/featured
Commissioners Encourage Local Leaders to Join Them In Supporting the OSCC Business Reopening Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 23rd, 2020
Agreement with Alyrica to Expand Rural Broadband
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 26th, 2020
Polk County Board of Commissioners adopted Order 20-09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 9th, 2020
At the regularly scheduled Wednesday meeting, the Polk County Board of Commissioners adopted Order 20-09, directing the Polk County Environmental Health Division to accept and issue, without a payment. a 2021 Annual Restaurant License for any completed application submitted by a restaurant that maintained a valid Polk County issued Annual 2020 Restaurant License on March 17th, 2020.
Marion and Polk County Commissioners to Select Senate District 10 Replacement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 18th, 2019
Salem, OR - The Marion and Polk County Commissioners will interview three nominees to fill the current vacancy for State Senator for Senate District 10. The three nominees will participate in a panel interview on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interviews will take place in the Senator Hearing Room at Courthouse Square located at 555 Court Street NE, in Salem. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Polk County Board of Commissioners Help Support New Business Retention & Expansion Manager
Strategic Economic Development Corporation Announces Business Retention & Expansion Manager/Rural Innovation Catalyst
(SALEM, OR. – Feb. 12, 2018 -- )
Polk County recognizes West Valley Hospital as an Outstanding Community Partner
On August 16, 2017, the Polk County Board of Commissioners will recognize Salem Health/West Valley Hospital for their outstanding community collaboration with Polk County.
This award gives Polk County an opportunity to recognize the invaluable supporter West Valley Hospital has been to the County over the years. Working together, Polk County and West Valley Hospital have partnered on numerous projects that continue to improve the health and well-being of our community.
Area Cities and Counties Collaborate on Mid-Willamette Homeless Initiative
Supporting Documents
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