Smoke Management Committee Meeting

The Union County Smoke Management Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room at 1001 4th Street in La Grande.  All meetings of this committee are open to the public.     The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the […]

Second Amendment Rights Statement

STATEMENT OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS Official Statement Regarding the adoption of a Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance (SAPO). “The SAPO approved by Ballot Measure 31-96 states that it becomes effective immediately upon certification of approval by the voters of Union County. By its own terms, it has been adopted […]

Request for Applications for Community Dispute Resolution Services

Request for Applications for Community Dispute Resolution Services Notice is hereby given that Union County and the University of Oregon on behalf of the University Of Oregon School Of Law (Grantor) are initiating the application and selection process for grant funds available to eligible community dispute resolution programs in Union County under ORS 36.155. The […]

Notice of Comment Period – Title III Projects (PL 115-141)

NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD UNION COUNTY  TITLE III PROJECTS (PL 115-141)   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Union County Board of Commissioners are considering the following projects for funding under Title III of P.L. 115-141:   Union County Emergency Services – Cohesive Wildfire Strategy Coordinator ($10,000), Category 3, Community Wildfire Protection Plans. Union County […]

Title III Project Applications Accepted

NOTICE OF PROJECT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE Title III Projects – PL 115-141 Union County is currently accepting project applications for funding under Title III of PL 115-141 for fiscal year 2018-19 which began July 1, 2018.  Categories of funding include 1) Firewise Communities Program; 2) Search, Rescue and other Emergency Services; and 3) Community Wildfire Protection […]

STIF Advisory Committee Meeting

The Union County Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the Joseph Annex Building Conference Room, 1106 K. Avenue, La Grande. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider submission of a STIF Fund application on behalf of Community Connection of […]

Meeting Notice – Commissioners Work Session

Meeting Notice Union County Commissioners Work Session The Union County Board of Commissioners will meet in a work session on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Joseph Annex Conference Room, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande. The purpose of the work session will be to discuss Commissioner primary liaison designations, preliminary meeting schedule […]

Mt. Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committee in need of Members

  Mt. Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committee in need of Members The Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA) Advisory Committee has positions expiring and needing to be filled. The advisory committee meets approximately 4 times a year to discuss and help guide the management of the MERA and provide recommendations to the Union County Board of […]

Buffalo Peak Golf Course Advisory Committee Member Needed

The Union County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Buffalo Peak Golf Course Advisory Committee. Interested citizens are asked to submit a completed Advisory Committee Application. Applications are available below and at the Union County Administrative Office at 1106 K Avenue, La Grande. Advisory Committee Application

Wolf Depredation Compensation Members Needed

The Union County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications from volunteers interested in serving on the Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee.  There is currently one position available.  Applicants must meet the requirement of residing within Union County.  This available position is for a county business representative. Interested citizens are asked to submit a completed […]

Local Preparedness Coalition Conducts Exercise with Care Facilities

Local Preparedness Coalition Conducts Exercise with Care Facilities Union County Emergency Preparedness Coalition will be conducting an exercise on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. The exercise will involve the vulnerable population of local care facilities including Grande Ronde Retirement Residence, La Grande Post Acute Rehab, and Wildflower Lodge. The Union County Emergency Preparedness Coalition is a […]