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At a glance: key votes and post‑session action by Deschutes County commissioners

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · April 16, 2026

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Summary

On April 15 the Board recorded votes on a rezoning ordinance (2026‑009), ratified the DCDAA collective bargaining agreement, and after executive session approved county signature on an opioid settlement document; the Gales fee item was deferred.

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners recorded several formal outcomes during the April 15 meeting:

• Ordinance 2026‑009 (second reading) — rezoning at 19975 Destiny Court from Exclusive Farm Use to Multiple Use Agricultural. Motion to adopt second reading was moved and seconded; roll‑call votes were recorded with a majority voting in favor and the chair voting no. Staff requested signatures to start appeal timelines.

• Document 2026‑278 — successor collective bargaining agreement (Deschutes County and the Deschutes County District Attorneys Association, 07/01/2026–06/30/2029). Board ratified the agreement; roll call recorded unanimous 'yes' votes.

• Document 2026‑0296 — county council signature for remnant defendant settlement regarding national opioid litigation. Following an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) (litigation), the board moved and approved the signature authorization; roll call votes were in the affirmative.

• Item 7 (Gales land‑use fee): the board deferred a decision about covering an additional $2,104 in application fees pending CRO board consideration (CRO meets April 27); no county appropriation was approved April 15.

Recorded votes, as spoken in the meeting, reflect the roll call entries read at the time of each vote; detailed vote records and official minute language are maintained in the county docket.