News/Press Release

In the summer of 2019 Polk County IT sent out over 5000 surveys to rural property owners outside the city limits of Dallas, West Salem, Monmouth, and Independence.  Property owners were asked to complete the survey and mail it in or go to the county website and complete the on-line survey. 

The number of survey respondents was overwhelming. Approximately 32% of the property owners responded. 

The following summarizes the survey results.  For more details please download the “Rural Broadband Survey Summary”. 

The information provided on this site and the accompanying documentation is collated from a variety of voluntary survey responses, Polk County does not provide this information as an endorsement of any specific provider or methodology and is provided for informational purposes only.

The survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has filled out the Rural Broadband Survey.  

We will post the summary results on the County Web Page (www.co.polk.or.us) in September.  The summary information will also be shared with our partners to assist in developing a plan for expanding service in rural Polk County. As we develop future plans we will be sure to keep the public updated via our web site.  
 

Results for May 21, 2019 Special District Election

Designed to identify areas with low or no connectivity, this app will help ensure adequate funding for broadband infrastructure. 

With the press of a single button, users will be able to test their broadband speed from anywhere.

Initial Results - May 21, 2019 Special District Election

Statewide Election Results Website

For more information about the Warming Center, please visit: 

Polk County Warming Center 

 Small nonfarm businesses in 15 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began July 17, 2018.

Primary Oregon counties:  Coos, Curry, Jefferson, Josephine and Linn;

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that occurred in the following primary counties announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.

Gale's Lodge provides temporary emergency housing for veterans while connecting them to many local social service programs. 

For questions, contact the Polk County Veteran Service Office at (503) 751-1644 or by email at vso@co.polk.or.us

As of August 9th, 2018, in an effort to prevent fires from starting, the Bureau of Land Management will impose restrictions pertaining to public and work related activities. Please review the attached map and Fire Prevention Order. 

This prohibition will become effective at 12:01 a.m. (local time) on the 9th day of August 2018 and will remain in effect until further notice.   These prohibitions are in addition to the prohibitions enacted on July 13, 2018. 

PROHIBITION: