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County to refine and send Core 3 economic impact statement to Ways and Means staff

3469941 · May 23, 2025

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Summary

County staff said a University of Oregon economic impact analysis for the Core 3 project is nearly complete and will be shared with Ways and Means staff; commissioners discussed timing for a supporting letter.

Deschutes County commissioners discussed a University of Oregon economic impact draft for the Core 3 project and agreed to refine the work product and send a supporting letter to legislators and Ways and Means staff.

Doug Riggs said staff would notify the Ways and Means legislative fiscal office that a report had been completed and that "an official letter will be coming," giving staff advance notice ahead of funding discussions. County staff said the impact analysis shows positive economic effects for Central Oregon, including increased tax revenues and benefits for seismic capability, wildfire response, and public safety training.

Commissioners debated timing: one said next Thursday would be an optimal day to transmit the letter; others recommended ensuring the report was accurate before widely circulating it. The county described the University of Oregon analysis as a work product to be refined before formal submission.

Ending: Staff planned follow-up work to finalize the analysis and submit a county letter to Ways and Means and legislative staff in the week after May 23.