UNION COUNTY https://unioncountyor.gov Oregon Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:39:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://unioncountyor.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logo_border_10b-150x150.png UNION COUNTY https://unioncountyor.gov 32 32 Vector Control District Board of Directors Meeting https://unioncountyor.gov/vector-control-district-board-of-directors-meeting/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:39:09 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33267 NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Union County Vector Control District A meeting of the Union County Vector Control District Board of Directors will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at 3012 Island Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850.

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Union County Vector Control District

A meeting of the Union County Vector Control District Board of Directors will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.

The meeting will be held at 3012 Island Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850.

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]]> ORS 294.250 Report https://unioncountyor.gov/ors-294-250-report/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:09:58 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=6019 PUBLIC NOTICE Information required to be published by Union County under ORS 294.250 is posted monthly and available for review by clicking the link below. Gross monthly salaries of all regular officers and employees occupying budgeted positions is posted once annually on December 31 for a period of one month. Copies of all or part […]

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Information required to be published by Union County under ORS 294.250 is posted monthly and available for review by clicking the link below.

Gross monthly salaries of all regular officers and employees occupying budgeted positions is posted once annually on December 31 for a period of one month.

Copies of all or part of the posted information may be obtained from the county upon payment of a fee not exceeding the actual costs incurred by the county in making the copies.

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]]> Commissioners to Hold Work Session https://unioncountyor.gov/commissioners-to-hold-work-session-16/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:22:54 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33158 Update – Monday, July 6, 2026 – the Work Session has been moved to 8:30 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 due to scheduling conflicts.   There will be a work session held by the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Work sessions are open to public attendance – with […]

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Update – Monday, July 6, 2026 – the Work Session has been moved to 8:30 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 due to scheduling conflicts.

 

There will be a work session held by the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Work sessions are open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference available.

To listen to the work session, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 893 5220 7756 and prompted for a passcode, please enter: 067455. If you do not get through the first time, please try again.

** Please keep in mind that Commissioner work sessions do not provide time for public comments – participants are placed in listen only mode. If you have any questions, please contact Allison Moore at (541) 963-1001, ext. 372.

Agenda located here: Work Session Agenda 07.08.2026

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]]> Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee to meet https://unioncountyor.gov/opioid-abatement-advisory-committee-to-meet-4/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33155 PUBLIC NOTICE The Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee (OAAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 am. The meeting will take place in the Misener Room located at; 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande. Zoom video conference will also be available. Link listed below: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85273775312?pwd=3AiamP8xOgYV38zv5kY89hp8eA7Evy.1 Meeting ID: 852 7377 […]

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The Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee (OAAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 7, at 10:00 am. The meeting will take place in the Misener Room located at; 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande.

Zoom video conference will also be available. Link listed below:

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85273775312?pwd=3AiamP8xOgYV38zv5kY89hp8eA7Evy.1

Meeting ID: 852 7377 5312
Passcode: 766056

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]]> 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule https://unioncountyor.gov/2025-commission-meeting-schedule/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:47:27 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=26826 Meetings are open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference available. • To listen to the meeting, or participate in the public comment opportunity, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 814 2000 6863. If you do not get through the first time, please try again. • […]

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Meetings are open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference available.

• To listen to the meeting, or participate in the public comment opportunity, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 814 2000 6863. If you do not get through the first time, please try again.
• Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81420006863
• To submit comments by email, or obtain meeting materials you can contact: amoore@union-county.org
• PLEASE SUBMIT ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS TO OUR OFFICE BY 5 PM, MONDAY BEFORE THE MEETING.

2026 Commission Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 9 am
* Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 9 am
* Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 9 am
* Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 9 am
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 @ 9 am

Regular Board of Commission meetings are scheduled for 9 AM the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and held at the Joseph Annex Building, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer: Closed captioning of Union County Commission meetings is provided as a public service solely for the convenience of viewers. The information displayed in a closed caption is not an official record of any proceeding, is not an official record of the County Commissioners and may not be relied upon as an accurate or complete record of any proceeding. The Union County Commissioners staff do not review for accuracy or legality any information that appears in a closed caption and employees of Union County make no representations or warranties, and expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability with respect to, any errors or omissions in, or the accuracy, reliability, timeliness or completeness of, any information that appears in a closed caption.

Please see the Commissioner Agenda page for a listing of meeting agendas and approved minutes.

* These meetings are for the purpose of complying with Ballot Measure 31-101 referred to the voters of Union County by initiative petition and passed by voters on November 3, 2020 regarding discussions of joining Idaho borders. Meetings are to be held the second Wednesday of February, June, and October at 9 am, unless otherwise noted.

To listen to these meetings, or participate in the public comment opportunity, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 892 3607 1236. If you do not get through the first time, please try again.

You may also join the Zoom meeting by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89236071236

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]]> Notice of Union County Budget Hearing https://unioncountyor.gov/notice-of-union-county-budget-hearing-2/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:22:03 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33104 A meeting of the Union County Commissioners will be held on June 24, 2026 beginning at 9:00 am at: 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by the Union County Budget Committee. A summary of the […]

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The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by the Union County Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Union County Administrative Office, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, Oregon, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This budget is for an annual budget period, and was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as used the preceding year.

Meetings are now open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference also available:

  • In order to provide public comment; you may submit those comments by mail to: 1106 K. Avenue, La Grande, Oregon, 97850. 
  • To submit by email, you may submit to: amoore@union-county.org. 
  • To connect to the teleconference and provide comments please call: (253) 215-8782 or (669) 900-6833 and enter participant pin number: 814 2000 6863.

 

Copies of the LB-1: LB 1 FY 26-27

Copies of the Proposed Budget: Proposed Budget

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]]> Transient Tax Advisory Committee to meet https://unioncountyor.gov/transient-tax-advisory-committee-to-meet-2/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:35:34 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33070 TRANSIENT TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING The Transient Tax Advisory Committee will meet Monday, June 15 at 1:30 pm. The meeting will take place at in the Misener Room located at 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande .  The purpose of the meeting will be to review completed applications submitted by the deadline of Sunday, […]

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The Transient Tax Advisory Committee will meet Monday, June 15 at 1:30 pm.

The meeting will take place at in the Misener Room located at 1001 Fourth Street, Suite D, La Grande .  The purpose of the meeting will be to review completed applications submitted by the deadline of Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Meeting Agenda: Transient Tax Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

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]]> Wallowa Union Railroad Authority to meet https://unioncountyor.gov/wallowa-union-railroad-authority-to-meet/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:29 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=32882 NOTICE OF WURA MEETING A public meeting of the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA), State of Oregon, to consider the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adoption of […]

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A public meeting of the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA), State of Oregon, to consider the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adoption of the proposed budget.  A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 7th at the Union County Commission Office, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, or the Wallowa County Commission Office at 101 S. River, Enterprise between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.  This is a public meeting where deliberation of the proposed budget will take place.

CLICK HERE FOR BUDGET

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83496986057?pwd=SiQKe6zB5xJpz01CbOKRTlf5mPeZV7.1

Meeting ID: 834 9698 6057

Passcode: 557678

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]]> Commissioners to hold special meeting https://unioncountyor.gov/commissioners-to-hold-special-meeting-7/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:45:52 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33060 The Union County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9 AM for the purpose of complying with Ballot Measure 31-101 referred to the voters of Union County by initiative petition and passed by voters on November 3, 2020. Meetings are open to public attendance – with meeting […]

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Ballot Measure 31-101 referred to the voters of Union County by initiative petition and passed by voters on November 3, 2020.

Meetings are open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference also available. The meeting will be held in the Joseph Building Annex Conference Room located at 1106 K. Avenue, La Grande.

• To listen to the meeting, or participate in the public comment opportunity, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 892 3607 1236. If you do not get through the first time, please try again.
• Join Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89236071236
• To submit comments by email, you may submit to: amoore@union-county.org, no later than 5 PM, Monday, June 8, 2026.

Agenda located here: Special Meeting Agenda

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]]> Early Entry Into Regulated Use Fire Season https://unioncountyor.gov/early-entry-into-regulated-use-fire-season/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:13:51 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=33037   At the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Union County Fire Defense Board to enter into regulated use fire season effective immediately. The regulated use fire season will remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless extended or modified. During regulated use fire season, […]

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At the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Union County Fire Defense Board to enter into regulated use fire season effective immediately. The regulated use fire season will remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless extended or modified.

During regulated use fire season, open burning is prohibited except for regulated agricultural field burning and authorized prescribed fires.

Residents are encouraged to review the requirements of Union County Burn Ordinance 2024-02 and exercise caution with any activity that could spark a fire.

Key regulations in Ordinance 2024-02 include:

  • Burn barrel use is allowed only between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
  • Burn barrels must be located in cleared areas with a 10-foot radius free of flammable material and at least 25 feet from any structure.
  • Burn barrels must be equipped with a heavy metal screen and attended at all times with water and a shovel immediately available.
  • Burning is prohibited on windy days.
  • Recreational fires are permitted only in approved fire rings less than six feet in diameter and must be constantly attended until fully extinguished.
  • Oregon Department of Forestry permit requirements apply in ODF-protected areas.

 

Should extreme fire danger develop, the Union County Board of Commissioners may enact additional restrictions, including a complete ban on outdoor fires outside incorporated cities, upon recommendation of the Union County Fire Defense Board.

In addition, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will enter fire season on June 8, 2026 and implement fire season restrictions on lands protected by ODF. These restrictions apply to ODF-protected lands in Union, Baker, Wallowa, Umatilla, and parts of Malheur, Morrow, and Grant counties.

Current fire information is available from the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center at www.bmidc.org.

To report a fire: Call (541) 963-7171 or dial 9-1-1.

 

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]]> 4-H & Extension Service District Budget Committee Meeting https://unioncountyor.gov/4-h-extension-service-district-budget-committee-meeting-2/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:07:46 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=32996 4-H & Extension Service District Budget Committee Meeting The 4-H & Extension Service District Budget Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM.  The meeting will take place at 1106 K. Avenue, La Grande, in the Joseph Annex Building Conference Room. Meeting Agenda: Meeting Agenda

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The 4-H & Extension Service District Budget Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM.  The meeting will take place at 1106 K. Avenue, La Grande, in the Joseph Annex Building Conference Room.

Meeting Agenda: Meeting Agenda

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]]> Fire Defense Board To Recommend Early Entry Into Regulated Fire Season https://unioncountyor.gov/fire-defense-board-to-recommend-early-entry-into-regulated-fire-season/ Tue, 26 May 2026 23:35:24 +0000 https://unioncountyor.gov/?p=32963 Due to increasingly dry conditions throughout the county, the Union County Fire Defense Board will recommend that the Union County Board of Commissioners enter into an early regulated fire season during the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting. The Fire Defense Board is comprised of county fire chiefs and other officials from throughout Union County. Fire […]

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Due to increasingly dry conditions throughout the county, the Union County Fire Defense Board will recommend that the Union County Board of Commissioners enter into an early regulated fire season during the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting. The Fire Defense Board is comprised of county fire chiefs and other officials from throughout Union County.

Fire officials report that this spring has experienced warmer-than-normal weather conditions, contributing to rapidly drying fuels across the county. Based on these observed conditions, fire danger is currently higher in many areas than is typical for this time of year. Although weather forecasted this week is expected to bring some cooling temperatures and moisture to the region, officials state it will not be enough to significantly improve the overall dry conditions.

Individuals interested in conducting open burning prior to the anticipated early entry into fire season are reminded to use extreme caution. Burn conditions, updated daily, are available by calling 541-963-4040 or online at https://unioncountyor.gov/smoke-management/.  Individuals conducting open burning must have a printed or digital copy of the Union County Burn Ordinance 2024-02. A copy of the ordinance in your possession serves as your burn permit.

Residents are encouraged to use caution with any activity that could spark a fire and to remain aware of current and changing fire conditions throughout the county.

For questions regarding burn permits or fire season restrictions, contact Union County at 541-963-1001 or view online at https://unioncountyor.gov/.

 

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