Wasco County approves intergovernmental agreement with Hood River County for LEAD deflection program

Feb 5, 2025

Wasco County commissioners unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement to direct state funds from House Bill 4002 to Hood River County, which will lead a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program to provide treatment and keep eligible people out of jail.

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Wasco County commissioners on Feb. 5 approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to redirect the county’s state allocation under House Bill 4002 to Hood River County so Hood River can operate a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) behavioral-health deflection program.

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