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Today we spoke with Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris about the potential of a drought in the Klamath Basin this summer and how the Klamath County Commissioners are working to get the ball rolling on a potential Drought Declaration, if needed.
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Business Meeting • January 30, 2018~ 8:30am ~ Room 219
Public hearing on Proposed Supplemental Budget Resolution / Budget Resolution voting / Cyber Security Training / Wolf Depredation Advisory Council / Agreement with Chiloquin Solar LLC / Performance Grant Agreement #17.518 / Investment Policy Statement / RRFB instalation on Lakeport Blvd. / Library Service District / Commissioners Reports
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Business Meeting • January 23, 2018~ 8:30am ~ Room 219
Summary: Liquor License for Dollar General, Recognizing Teri Gentry, Bid accepted for MedoBel Building Demo, Agreement with Outfront Media, and Commissioner Reports.
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Business Meeting
January 16, 2018~ 8:30am ~ Room 219
Sage Community School announced today that it will begin their celebration of National School Choice Week 2018 at the regular business meeting of the Klamath County Board of Commissioners on January 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM. The commissioners will be issuing a proclamation for School Choice Week in Klamath County. By issuing a proclamation recognizing School Choice Week in the community, Klamath County will help raise awareness of the many public and nonpublic schools that serve students and families.
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Business Meeting
January 2, 2018~ 8:30am ~ Room 219
The Klamath County Board of County Commissioners and the Klamath County Tax/Property Management Office invites written sealed proposals to enter a selection process to enter into a contract with the County for the Medo Bel Property Building Demolition Project. The project consists of demolishing a vacant, dilapidated 12,638-square-foot-building in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint have been identified in specific building components.
Read MoreRepresentatives from the State of Oregon will host a public town hall meeting in Klamath Falls on Monday, Dec. 4, about Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 219 at the Klamath County Government Center, 305 Main St. in Klamath Falls.
Read MoreCongressman Greg Walden from Oregon’s 2nd District today unveiled the introduction of the Klamath Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R. 4329), federal legislation that addresses local water and power management issues.
Read MoreThe Klamath County Board of County Commissioners and the Klamath County Maintenance Department invites written sealed proposals to enter a selection process to enter into contract with the County for Janitorial Services.
Read MoreThis afternoon we are talking with Commissioner Derrick DeGroot and discussing the Medo-Bel Building at the corner of Esplanade and Spring.
The building is owned by the county, collected through a tax foreclosure. The County is accepting proposals to remove the dilapidated structure making the lot more desirable.
Dollar General, a smaller general store has expressed interest in the location.
Commissioner DeGroot also provides an update on the downtown grocery store.
Read MoreThe Klamath County Board of County Commissioners and the Klamath County Tax/Property Management Office invites written sealed proposals to enter a selection process to enter into a contract with the County for the Medo Bel Property Building Demolition Project. The project consists of demolishing a vacant, dilapidated 12,638-square-foot-building in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint have been identified in specific building components.
Read MoreKlamath Falls, OR (October 4th, 2017) –The Klamath County Economic Development Association (KCEDA) is pleased to report that substantial progress continues to be made towards getting a new grocer to takeover and operate the downtown grocery store, formerly occupied by Haggen. Yesterday, the Klamath County Board of Commissioners publically announced that of the prospective candidates, they have narrowed down two of which they are looking at closely – North State Grocers (a California company name of which Holiday Market operates under), and The Myers Group (based out of Washington). Earlier in July, KCEDA became heavily involved in the grocery store project, placing primary focus on achieving 1) local ownership of the property through either a private or public buyer, and in a parallel path, 2) build a strong pool of grocers for the buyer(s) to select from. Highly motivated, KCEDA, with the help of its members and the...
Read MoreThe Klamath County Board of Commissioners has approved an excess property sale to be conducted on Thursday, October 19, 2017. The sale will be from 9AM – 4PM in room 219 of the Klamath County Government Center.
“We will be auctioning 96 sale lots that have been deemed as excess property for the County. We are working hard to get properties back in the hands of the community and on the tax roll,” said Tax Collector/Property Manager Rick Vaughn. “I would like to commend my colleagues in the Tax Office for the hard work necessary to put together these sales.”
Read MoreCommissioner Kelley Minty Morris has been confirmed by the Senate to the Oregon Business Development Commission.
"Today the Senate confirmed my nomination to the Oregon Business Development Commission. As a candidate for office and as a Commissioner, I've been laser focused in my passion for keeping conversations about economic development and job creation. The opportunity to make sure Klamath County's voice is "at the table" during these conversations at the state level is a dream!" ~Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris
Minty Morris also recently announced on September 5th, that she intentions to seek re-election. "I am announcing my intention to be re-elected. We are doing some good work- and there's more to be done. I hope to have your support."
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