Union County Commissioner Position 2
Commissioner Matt Scarfo resides in La Grande with his wife and son. He has owned and operated two local small businesses for more than 20 years and is also the creator and owner of a multi-functional event space located in downtown La Grande. His background includes extensive experience in customer service, budgeting, strategic planning, management, and leadership.
He is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Economics with a specialization in Marketing.
“My education, business, and volunteer experience have provided me with a unique perspective, an enthusiasm to serve, and a deep passion for Union County. I believe the responsibility of the Commissioner’s Office is to manage funds in a fiscally responsible manner, provide excellent service, and truly be a voice for all of Union County. I am dedicated to working for this community and its traditions, confident in my abilities, and committed to seeing our county thrive.”
Commissioner Scarfo has served on the Union County Board of Commissioners for over six years. He serves as liaison to several committees and partner agencies, some of which include the Buffalo Peak Advisory Committee, Public Safety Committees, County Fair Board, Animal Shelter, Eastern Oregon University, and the Center for Human Development.
He has worked relentlessly over the past several years on the County Fairgrounds Wastewater Project and has recently secured funding from the Oregon State Legislature. Construction will begin in late 2025 with estimated completion in 2026.
COMMISSIONER
MATT SCARFO
Boards and Committees
- Animal Shelter
- AOC Board of Directors & District Chair 1 (Chair)
- AOC Legislative Committee
- AOC Public Safety Committee
- City of Island City
- City of La Grande
- City of Summerville
- Community Connection of Northeast Oregon (CCNO)
- Court Security Committee
- Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization
- Eastern Oregon Counties Association (EOCA)
- Eastern Oregon University
- Greater Oregon Better Health Initiative (GOBHI)
- Health & Human Services Advisory Committee
- Hospital Facility Authority
- Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC)
- NACo Rural Action Caucus (RAC)
- NACo Community Economic & Workforce Development
- Northeast Area Commission on Transportation (Alternate)
- Northeast Oregon Economic Development District
- Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee (Chair)
- Property Value Appeals Board (Chair)
- Union County Fair Board (Liaison)
- Urban Renewable Advisory Commission (Vice Chair)
- Wallowa-Union Railroad Authority Board (Co-Chair)
Primary Liaison Designations
Designation as primary or initial contact does not preclude other Commissioner(s) involvement
Buffalo Peak Golf Course
Center for Human Development
- Public Health
- Mental Health
- Veterans Services
4-H & Extension Service District
Public Safety
- District Attorney
- Emergency Services
- Justice Court
- Juvenile Department
- Parole & Probation
- Sheriff & Jail
Solid Waste District