Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Tony Clark’s organization
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to review and recommend the adoption of updated FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the Flood Insurance Study, and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also reviewed and recommended approval for amendments to the National Scenic Area Ordinance regarding the replacement of structures destroyed by disasters. Furthermore, the Commission held an administrative discussion regarding the potential purchase of tablets to facilitate the review of electronic meeting materials.
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Hood River County Organizational Assessment and Fiscal Sustainability Analysis 2026-2037
This Organizational Assessment and Fiscal Sustainability Analysis for Hood River County identifies a critical structural imbalance between available resources and the escalating costs of delivering essential services. The document provides a long-range financial forecast, a comprehensive organizational assessment, and a detailed fiscal sustainability plan. Key strategic priorities include increasing and diversifying revenue, improving cost recovery and financial practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and evaluating service adjustments. The overarching goal is to stabilize the County's finances, modernize operations, and maintain essential services to ensure long-term fiscal health and community well-being.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hood River County Board Of Commissioners Work Session
The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session focused on an organizational assessment and fiscal analysis provided by Baker Tilly. Key discussion topics included financial modeling and scenario analysis regarding projected deficits, the prioritization of fiscal strategies such as a Food and Beverage tax, Transient Lodging Tax, Public Safety Levy, and adjustments to employee wages and PERS contributions. The Board engaged in an implementation planning exercise to define policies and next steps for these prioritized services, including the evaluation of a potential Public Safety Service District and the need for demographic analysis for ballot measures.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hood River County Board Of Commissioners Work Session And Business Meeting
The Board reviewed and accepted the recommendations from the Baker Tilly organizational assessment and fiscal analysis final report. Key legislative actions included the adoption of the Regional Energy Resilience Plan, the appointment of a representative to the Forest Recreation Trails Advisory Committee, and authorization to submit various grant applications and budget adjustments. The Board provided guidance to staff on revisions for the Carbon Revenue Fund resolution and the Timber Deposit Interest Fund draft, aiming to clarify policy intent and long-term financial sustainability. Furthermore, the Board discussed a letter to the City of Hood River to request a future meeting on shared services and planning, received quarterly department reports, and addressed public comments regarding local road and fire safety issues.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
