2010 PRESS RELEASES
AUGUST 2010Marion County Releases Frequently Asked Questions About Courthouse Square as County Office Relocations ContinuePosted on August 31, 2010 at 3:50 p.m.SALEM - In an effort to provide the community with updated information about the Courthouse Square building and relocation of county offices, Marion County has established a web page dedicated to information about Courthouse Square. The site provides weekly relocation status updates, the engineer's structural remediation project summary, a Courthouse Square project history, press releases, and frequently asked questions. read more...Marion County Fair Board Seeking a New MemberPosted on August 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.The Marion County Fair Board is seeking an energetic, forward thinking person ready to roll up his or her sleeves to help produce the annual Marion County Fair. read more...JULY 2010Lancaster Drive closed between Hayesville Drive and Portland RoadOn Saturday, July 31, Lancaster Drive NE will be closed for resurfacing beginning at 8:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. The closure will affect all landes from Haysville Drive North to Highway 99E (Portland Road). read more...Member Recruitment for Noxious Weed CommitteeMarion County has re-established a Weed Control District to reduce the spread of noxious weeds which can be harmful to agriculture, livestock and the environment. Positions on the Weed Advisory Committee are open and recruitment is underway. read more...Marion County Dog Control & Shelter Rummage Sale & Amnesty EventMarion County Dog Control & Shelter is planning to jointly hold a huge fund-raising rummage sale and license amnesty event on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Both events will take place at Marion County Public Works located a 5155 Silverton Road NE in Salem. read more...JUNE 2010Marion County Board of Commissioners Adopt Fiscal Year 2010-11 BudgetToday the Marion County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2010-11 county budget. The total approved budget is $350,626,714 with a general fund of $77,518,080.read more...MAY 2010Marion County Budget Committee Approves FY 2010-11 BudgetPosted on May 20, 2010 at 10:15 a.m.Today the Marion County Budget Committee voted to approve the FY 2010-11 county budget and recommended forwarding it to the Board of Commissioners for final adoption. The total approved budget is $350,626,714 with a general fund of $77,518,080. read more...Proposed 2010-11 County BudgetPosted on May 6, 2010 at 5:07 p.m.On Tuesday, May 4, Marion County Chief Administrative Officer John Lattimer presented his budget message and 2010-11 propsed budget to the Marion County Budget Committee."We have designed this year's budget by considering its impact on future years." Lattimer said. He went on to say, "While we know some of the economy's immediate effects on the county's financial condition, there are many unpredictable events that could affect budgets and programs well into the future." Lattimer said the 2010-11 budget is based on maintaining county programs at the current year's reduced levels. read more...Economic development advisory board seeks new membersPosted on May 4, 2010 at 12:45 p.m.Positions are currently open on the Marion County Economic Development Advisory Board. The Economic Development Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Marion County Board of Commissioners on activities that promote economic development and the distribution of video lottery funds. read more...APRIL 2010Marion County Parks Commissioner Meeting NoticePosted on April 27, 2010 at 11:45 a.m.The Marion County Parks Commission will hold their quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 13, at 9:00 a.m. in the North Santiam Room at Marion County Public Works located at 5155 Silverton Road NE, in Salem, Oregon. read more...5/13/2010 Parks Committee Meeting Agenda2/11/2010 Parks Committee Meeting MinutesFEBRUARY 2010Marion County Weed Control District Meeting NoticePosted on February 3, 2010 at 9:36 a.m.Marion County Weed Control District will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Marion County Public Works at 5155 Silverton Road NE, in Salem, Oregon. All meetings are held the second Saruday of each month. read more... JANUARY 2010Public Hearing on the Marion County Solid Waste Management PlanPosted January 6, 2010 at 12:14 p.m.A public hearing to consider adoption of the solid waste management plan update is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in the Senator Hearing Room of Courthouse Square (555 Court St. NE, Salem). read more...