# Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 09/22/26

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held a public meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily addressing the resignation of Board Chair Kathryn Harrington, effective October 2, 2026. The meeting featured extensive public commentary focused on concerns about leadership conduct, workplace culture, and calls for accountability following incidents involving former Chair Harrington. While the meeting included discussions on procedural changes to public comment periods, no procurement-related topics such as contract awards, RFPs, or budget allocations were addressed. The board passed a motion to allow all public speakers to testify at the beginning of the meeting, accommodating 17 speakers with varied concerns about governance and community representation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 09/22/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ugECM2zDXE) - Washington County, Oregon