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Amanda (county legislative staff) briefed commissioners that \"The recreational immunity bill did pass, and so that's been signed by the governor now.\" She described the enactment as a development county staff had been monitoring.

Why it matters: Changes to recreational immunity affect legal liability and risk management for parks and recreation sites the county manages. Separately, federal actions affecting the Job Corps maritime program could have employment and training impacts for local residents and county employers.

Job Corps maritime program
Commissioners and staff described a recent, urgent call from Melissa Padgett at Job Corps reporting potential changes affecting the maritime program. County staff said they had contacted relevant federal offices and shared an initial response from a staffer in Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s office indicating the congresswoman’s staff is engaged and will report next steps to the county.

County staff asked the public and stakeholders to write letters and contact federal representatives as the situation develops; no federal decision or formal action was recorded during the work session.

Other bills and funding
County staff reported that a bill related to homeowners associations (referred to in the record as the \"HOA bill\") did not meet the second chamber deadline and therefore \"died\" for this session, though the chief sponsor — identified in the record as Representative Javidy — has signaled intent to continue work on the proposal in a future session.

Staff also noted that many funding-related bills, including a Senate measure referenced in the meeting as SB 83 (discussed in the context of mapping and fire funding), remain in the Ways and Means committee where funding allocations are decided. Staff described funding availability as uncertain and that fire‑suppression and related appropriations remain a stated gubernatorial priority.

What the board did
The work session was informational; commissioners did not take formal action on legislative items. Staff said they will continue to monitor developments and report back to the board as federal and state processes evolve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BCC 5-28-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 28 work session Clatsop County staff reported that the state's recreational immunity bill had been signed by the governor, staff and commissioners flagged a potential federal issue at Job Corps' maritime program and said an HOA bill did not meet the second‑chamber deadline but may be reintroduced.","taxTitle","Clatsop County, Oregon","taxId",55348,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6527589,"Staff recommend Hayden Llewellyn or parks professional Matthew Grantham for recreational lands advisory committee",606,2002000,2608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3563496-b6841080e735a01a17641b03f335ebbe&start=2002&end=2608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3563496-b6841080e735a01a17641b03f335ebbe/thumbnail_2002000.jpg","/articles/6527589/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Staff-recommend-Hayden-Llewellyn-or-parks-professional-Matthew-Grantham-for-recreational-lands-advisory-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527589-8d48657e41bed056c226cb907df68ca4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775414195&Signature=d2FNT4tXI19BdIK0rFidcSGgx-yOZqGDF8RiRy5rMW6hwKJg~5xmoaLaJRt8-paNYlzRgm4tQBK-2kLQdcmQvL4TLbsmTK7Tx0LAC4M79NeqejiNDk~2OARphxHVr5~4TO-YBOcBQwJ8mGn0LNeZS5OJFeQZTGTDEn~rzUfeIU5yjr~MFVmSQHRxCSJkOxXSuSaTLSA~JYhjx3THaTb--KvpYHgGSa0uINnkssFEOffn6RAVV-Kx79tS9l9Qma5gmmOzS1GsgeSt8jajr~COzHobFLNvESNjJgx-l4f8GnMbJ2KRFUH7sWvP09fV6tBgBK46tCggyRV4xk7fgz7Scg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. — County parks staff briefed the Board of Commissioners on May 28 about three candidates for an open seat on the Recreational Lands Planning and Advisory Committee and urged commissioners to weigh both place-based representation and technical parks experience.

Corey Johnson, park supervisor for Clatsop County Parks Department, told the board he spoke with all three applicants and recommended considering Hayden Llewellyn for district representation while also noting that Matthew Grantham brings deep professional parks experience that would aid long-range planning.

Why it matters: The advisory committee helps shape long-range park plans and county comprehensive land-use changes related to recreational lands. Membership affects planning priorities such as accessibility, facility upgrades and management of county parks.

Candidates and staff summary
Corey Johnson described Matthew Grantham as a parks professional with a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management and experience with multiple agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Alaska State Parks and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). Grantham works for ODF and has on-the-ground operational experience.

Frank Snyder has lived in the county for decades, is a regular user of Cullaby and Sunset lakes and previously served on the American Legion board.

Hayden Llewellyn, who moved to the county about six years ago, has served on the board of an environmental nonprofit and said a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis 12 years ago gives him an informed perspective on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues and accessibility in park planning.

Staff recommendation and board comments
Johnson said the county aims to include representation from each of its five commissioner districts; that goal makes Llewellyn a strong candidate for geographic balance. At the same time, Johnson told the board Matthew Grantham’s professional experience could be especially useful for long-range planning and large-scale recreation projects.

Commissioners noted the difficulty of replacing outgoing member Brad Catton — who brought Department of Forestry perspective — and praised the applicant pool. The board also highlighted existing committee member John Sayer’s longstanding ADA advocacy and said accessibility will be a priority for upcoming projects including a planned playground at the Westport boating park.

Next steps
No formal appointment was made at the work session. Commissioners and staff said they will continue deliberations; the record does not show a final selection at that meeting.","Clatsop County parks staff presented three applicants for an open seat on the Recreational Lands Planning and Advisory Committee and recommended a candidate to maintain district representation and bring ADA and parks expertise to long-range planning.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6527594,"Clatsop County interviews four candidates to fill fair board vacancies",1573,405000,1978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3563496-b6841080e735a01a17641b03f335ebbe&start=405&end=1978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3563496-b6841080e735a01a17641b03f335ebbe/thumbnail_405000.jpg","/articles/6527594/Clatsop-County/Oregon/Clatsop-County-interviews-four-candidates-to-fill-fair-board-vacancies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527594-a41ac153fd0675fd81657e0ad6ff9e46/orig.mp4?Expires=1775414195&Signature=dXFfKN~Oz5IssmkOOG8-q~DvWqTcWiP655KRdAnQyMd70Qt~AjE04~0ieb-907SiTG7VPYOm8X952JTRkIF5AH-i~FRqNr6zfk3jXGqM83h0FPWAqqbUDQ2poXGLBA1R7k9R4Lgu10IgVMSsJ9UysG26Ohyz8eAEIwLljW3hSnDJYR7nWAnjcH4Hc0TINFNVuiq-zVc41Oz1qQGBxKaT1MY3qI3UNojLmzyvU2ELxy021kQkaUNyttMu7YxpG5bOUSud8mmLCAFXBFHN5LTXMzD~Mj3ZcqRdqF7bfL2vJUCURJdIxE1InMz0meBFkOTtQ-19rkB2AUC6Wk5DsgnYkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. — The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners interviewed four candidates Thursday, May 28, for two open seats on the county fair board, with applicants stressing more year-round events, vendor capacity and improved marketing to attract visitors and support local businesses.

The applicants and county staff appeared at the work session; county staff told commissioners the board is scheduled to consider appointments at its June 11 meeting. The interviews were part of an informational work session in which commissioners asked a standard set of questions of each candidate.

Why it matters: The fairgrounds hosts a range of community and tourist events. Applicants framed the board role as both stewardship of facilities and a driver of local economic activity — telling commissioners they would seek more rentals, sponsorships and event outreach to bring people and revenue to the county.

Applicant remarks and backgrounds
Desiree Danakas, an event organizer who rents the Exhibit Hall for a winter bazaar, said the market has 65 vendors and \"50 people on the waiting list.\" She told commissioners vendors repeatedly ask for \"more opportunities and more time and more days,\" and said her experience organizing out-of-town vendors and large craft events would help the fairgrounds expand its calendar and offerings.

An applicant who described a career in radio, television and digital marketing (name not provided in the record) said she could bring marketing, sponsorship sales and media-buying expertise to broaden outreach and bring more visitors. That applicant said she has worked in digital management and station sales for regional and national media groups.

Stephanie (first name only in the record) said she is a long-time 4‑H leader and stressed advocacy for youth and community programming; she also noted cultural rental opportunities, including quinceañeras and weddings, as underused event types the fairgrounds could attract.

Abigail Goodman, who said she has lived in Astoria her whole life, described practical knowledge of fair operations and board responsibilities. She said the fair board manages the fair itself — including marketing, vendor recruitment and concert decisions — and oversees maintenance, budgets and event scheduling for facilities.

What commissioners and staff said
County staff and commissioners asked each applicant about conflicts of interest and capacity to serve; no applicant disclosed a disqualifying conflict on the record. Commissioners emphasized the value of diverse experience and suggested they wanted fair board recommendations before final appointments.

County staff indicated the appointment decision will return to the board on June 11. Commissioners praised the applicant pool as experienced and varied, and asked the fair board itself to provide recommendations to the commission before the decision.

Next steps and context
The interviews were part of a regular work session; the board did not take formal votes on appointments at the meeting. The board will consider the candidates at its June 11 regular meeting, and commissioners signaled they expect input from the existing fair board before making final selections.","At a May 28 work session the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners interviewed four applicants for two openings on the county fair board. Candidates emphasized expanding events and marketing to boost vendor opportunities and local tourism. The board will consider appointments at its June 11 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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