Benton County, Oregon

Making Benton County a Better Place to Live

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Printed on Feb 21, 2013 @ 11:06 AM

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Putting Youth Back on Track

A Heart for the Fair

Benton County is Sustainability

Making a Difference

Returning Home

It Takes a Village

By the time clients get into Erin Fox's caseload, they typically are no strangers to the criminal justice system. Every day Fox – a Juvenile Court Counselor with the Benton County Juvenile Department – works with the highest-risk youth on the department roster, and she loves what she does.
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Alyssa Chart, a 19-year-old from Albany is living a long-time dream as the 2013 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen.
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Benton County Departments work every day to implement sustainability into projects and programs. Sustainable actions include using resources efficiently, investing in the future and supporting stability for the local economy, environment and communities.
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Rocio Muñoz of the Benton County Health Department has made it her life‘s mission to help others. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has taken note, and published a profile of Rocio.
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A little community support went a long way in the endeavor to move the Fort Hoskins Commander's House back to its original location. In October 2012, the Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department had the structure returned to the historic park.
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Since about 2006 Benton County Mental Health Specialist Elizabeth Holden has been paying weekly visits to the Alsea School District as part of the School-Based Services Program.
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What's Happening in Benton County

Volunteer committee vacancies
The Benton County Board of Commissioners is seeking community members to fill vacancies on a variety of panels that impact county services.
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Floodplain newsletter
Do you live in a floodplain in Benton County? If so, this newsletter includes important information about flooplains, planning and disaster response specifically geared toward flooding.
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Forum set to discuss Homelessness Plan progress
The Benton County Homeless Oversight Committee - the community partners who created and are implementing Benton County’s Ten-Year Plan to Address Issues Surrounding Homelessness - is hosting a community forum to focus on progress and accomplishments in 2012.
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County Properties go Tobacco-Free
To promote the health and safety of our community, Benton County property is tobacco-free.
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Sustainability is core to Benton County mission
The Benton County motto
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Floodplain Permits

Benton County would like everyone to be aware that a Floodplain Development Permit is required for all development conducted within the Special Flood Hazard Area (also referred to as the 100-year floodplain). This includes flood damage repair and projects that do not require building permits. These permits are free.

Flood Facts

Whether you live in a floodplain or not, you can learn how to prepare your home and family for flooding, as well as find resources for when floods occur. Read more...

Roundabouts

An informational video was created by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that discusses the advantages of roundabouts. More information is available from Public Works.

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