Washington County Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board discussed the topic of potential moratoriums on data centers in unincorporated Washington County. Staff provided an overview of existing land use regulations and identified specific parcels zoned for industrial or special industrial use that could theoretically be used for such facilities. It was noted that most of these parcels are already developed and the Board does not have land use authority over incorporated cities.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Washington County Board of Commissioners Work Session
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
The board discussed communication strategies, including updates on federal grants, contracts, and scheduling challenges related to the AOC conference and board meeting calendars. A new litigator was introduced to the County Council. Individual commissioners provided updates on community engagement efforts, including attending local luncheons, cultural festivals, listening sessions, and a visioning session for the Jail and Community Corrections Center. Additional topics included the implementation of a flavored tobacco ordinance and updates on workforce services and recent personnel changes in North Plains.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Washington County Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session focusing on the annual administrative manual review. Key topics included the implementation of the PowerDMS platform to streamline policy administration, version control, and compliance. The discussion covered updates to various administrative policies, including a new policy on auditor record access. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates to the organizational chart, including the return of water master services to the State of Oregon. The session concluded with a procedural motion to move into executive sessions regarding exempt records and labor negotiations.
