Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 11/10/26

At its November 10, 2026 regular public meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners received a quarterly update on the Metro Affordable Housing Bond and Supportive Housing Services measure. The County reported receiving approximately $140 million in bond funding; 11 projects have delivered 872 affordable homes, with total production projected to reach 1,004 homes against an 814-home target. Staff also described allocating approximately $5.5 million in bond interest to four ongoing developments, including Plandome Gardens, Woodland Hearth, Heartwood Commons, and Aloha Towne Ninth. Supportive Housing Services was ahead of its first-quarter service goals, and staff said an updated local implementation plan would come before the Board in January. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, though its individual items were not detailed in the transcript.

The Board unanimously approved the jail and community corrections expansion project plan, authorizing continued planning—not construction or project funding—for the next phase. Staff said DLR had been brought in to develop a financial analysis of potential capacity, services, and costs, which will inform a later decision on whether to proceed; no contract amount or construction budget was stated. A commissioner emphasized the importance of considering jail and courthouse co-location. No contract award or procurement vote was identified. Public commenters also raised concerns about election observation and an individual’s housing circumstances; staff said the housing testimony would be shared with County housing staff.