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Wasco County Commissioners Preview: Secure Rural Schools Funding update, Parenting Program, Update from MCCAC, Climate Change Presentation and more

Wasco County Commissioners Preview: Secure Rural Schools Funding update, Parenting Program, Update from MCCAC, Climate Change Presentation and more

Meet the Wasco County Commissioners: Steve Kramer, Scott Hege and Chair Kathy Schwartz

by Cole Goodwin

The Wasco County Commissioners will host their regular meeting on August 3rd, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. via zoom.

Agenda items include:

A Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding update from Arthur Smith. According to a staff memo, Wasco County will receive more than $350,000 in SRS.

The review of a Four Rivers Early Learning Hub Letter of Agreement through the Youth Think Program and the Columbia Gorge Education Service District that will approve spending $15,300 to provide a parenting education and support program.

An update from Kenny LaPoint, Executive Director of Mid-Columbia Community Action Council, on a memorandum of understanding pursuant of House Bill 4123, which declares that Oregon is in a state of emergency in terms of housing and homelessness, and defines terms for awarding grants to coordinated homeless response systems.

And a Columbia River Gorge Commission Climate Change Action Plan presentation from Krystyna Wolniakowski.

Discussion topics for the meeting include the annual property tax summary, a Civic Auditorium funding request, a The Dalles Museum commission appointment of Paulette Brooks, and the Mid-Columbia Center for Living Financial Services statement of work for information services provided by the County. 

Watch the meeting: Watch Livestream here.
Read More: August 3rd, 2022 Agenda & Board Packet.
Submit public comments: Your County, Your Voice.




Fire In Downtown The Dalles August 3rd.

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MILLER ROAD FIRE: Wildfire near Maupin and Tygh Valley UPDATED

MILLER ROAD FIRE: Wildfire near Maupin and Tygh Valley UPDATED

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