Washington County Board of Commissioners PM Work Session, 06/09/26 (Part 2)

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on proposed residency restriction policies for sex offenders in the county's shelter and transitional housing programs. The discussion centered on aligning local shelter policies with Oregon state law residency restrictions, particularly for high-risk sex offenders, and determining appropriate proximity distances (500 or 1,000 feet) from child care and school facilities to these shelters. The board expressed support for implementing these screening procedures to ensure compliance while balancing accessibility to shelter beds. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed review of the county's fiscal year 2026 supplemental budget, covering various budget adjustments including emergency funding, capital projects, and IT subscription contracts. The board also discussed options for managing transit lodging tax repayments related to bonds and considered enterprise zone policies, particularly concerning data centers in unincorporated areas. No formal votes were recorded on procurement contracts, but the board provided direction on policy implementation and budget adjustments.