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Polk County Commissioners adopted a new livestock ordinance to address the issue of "Livestock at Large."  Sheriff Bob Wolfe stated, "Late last year members of the Polk County Livestock Association, along with members of the Polk County Farm Bureau, worked with my office to address changing the charge of livestock at large from a misdemeanor to a violation."  It only makes sense to provide for a process that allows for failure to comply with the livestock district compliance requirements to be handled as a violation instead of a misdemeanor.

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:

To learn more about this free Polk County family event, please visit: co.polk.or.us/hs/learn-grow-thrive.

Polk County Mental Health and Addictions Services (PCMHAS) offers group therapy that includes evidence based practices and groups for people with co-occurring disorders.

For more information about School Based Mental Health, please visit: 

School Based Mental Health

Pursuant to ORS 294.250, the Board of Commissioners' record of proceedings of actions taken and the list of expenditures to vendors over $500 according to the records of the County Clerk and Tr