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Polk County officials warn proposed federal/state funding changes, new formulas could shrink local public‑safety and road dollars
Summary
Commissioners discussed a potential cut to EMPG funds that would cost Polk County about $87,000, concerns about House Bill 3069 consolidating criminal justice grants, and a rural transportation formula that allocates roughly $5.75 million to rural counties — changes they say could add administrative burden and reduce local control.
Polk County commissioners used part of their May 13 meeting to discuss several state and federal developments county leaders say could affect local public‑safety and road funding.
County officials said a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that passes funds through the Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) — the EMPG emergency management grant — may be cut or restructured. The county speaker said Polk County’s portion of that grant is about $87,000 and that current practice includes the state taking roughly 30% for administration before funds reach counties.
Separately, commissioners discussed House Bill 3069 (referenced by number at the meeting), which one speaker described as consolidating Criminal Justice Commission…
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