Marion County approves several contracts; OWEB riparian evaluation accepted 2–1 after concerns
The Marion County Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent-agenda contracts and proclamations on April 1, 2026, and voted 2–1 to accept a $142,888 Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board grant for a streamside evaluation and riparian shade assessment after Commissioner Colm Willis raised concerns about potential state mandates.
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Marion County commissioners approved routine contracts and proclamations and narrowly approved an OWEB-funded technical assistance grant during their April 1, 2026 regular session.
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