BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' Meeting July 1st, 2026

The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of up to $15,755 to host a collaborative problem-solving training involving multiple county departments. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services for a compact rapid deployable communications unit at no anticipated cost. Additionally, the board authorized submission of Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding applications totaling approximately $785,729 to support transit services in Milton-Freewater, Pendleton, and rural areas. The meeting included approval of cancellation of uncollectible personal property taxes and a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for executive, exempt, and administrative salaries. The board also approved an updated county policy manual to improve accessibility and management of policies. Finally, the board endorsed continuing the contract with Merchant McIntyre for legislative and congressional advocacy services. These actions reflect ongoing investments in training, emergency management, transit funding, and administrative improvements.