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Board ratifies Adult Drug Court grant and shares community announcements
Summary
The Columbia County commissioners approved a consent agenda that included ratifying grant agreement TCP-27-09 with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the county Adult Drug Court and noted the passing of 'Commissioner Garthal from Lincoln City.'
At its Jan. 5, 2026 meeting the Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which the presiding officer read into the record and the board moved to adopt.
The consent agenda included ratification of grant agreement TCP-27-09 with the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to support the Columbia County Adult Drug Court. The chair read the grant item as part of the consent package; the board moved and recorded approval of the consent agenda.
The presiding officer also announced that "Commissioner Garthal from Lincoln City passed away late last night" after a brief illness; fellow commissioners offered condolences and recalled the official's long service. The announcement was made on the record by the presiding officer.
A commissioner encouraged residents to visit the John Gumb/Thumb Building and Civic Center entrance and to support the Columbia County Museum Association, noting updated video displays that honor county residents.
The meeting included no contracts, agreements, or amendments beyond the consent items and then continued with discussion items.
