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Polk County treasurer delivers first on-record monthly financial statement; public commenters accuse dereliction
Summary
Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan presented the county's first on‑record monthly financial statement required by statute at the Jan. 29, 2025, Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan presented the county's first on‑record monthly financial statement during the Polk County Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 29, 2025, a report the board said is required under ORS 208.09.
The presentation drew sharply critical public comments. Resident Chris Batuan said Milligan “did exactly 0 of those duties” during his first four years in office, accused him of seeking higher pay and better office space, and said a lawsuit and related costs had burdened taxpayers. Batuan estimated the county has paid “nearly $49,000” to date and suggested a total cost “over $80,000,” saying he expected a detailed analysis given the elapsed time.
Another public commenter, Robert Greenway,…
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