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Commissioners authorize signings, send sanctuary clarification letter and direct recruitment for finance director

5722172 · September 3, 2025
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Following an executive session, the board authorized a county contract (C126‑2025) to be signed by Sarah Hansen, directed staff to send a letter to Oregon and U.S. attorneys general on sanctuary clarification, and authorized advertising for a replacement finance director and interim pay arrangements.

After an executive session held under Oregon public‑meeting law, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners returned to open session and recorded several administrative actions on Sept. 3.

The board approved authorizing Sarah Hansen to sign contract C126‑2025 (motion recorded and approved by voice). Commissioners also voted to authorize the county’s signing of a letter to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and the U.S. Attorney General (named in the meeting…

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