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Board votes to send William Bailey grievance to advisory arbitration

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners · April 24, 2026
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Summary

The board unanimously approved order 2026‑015 to refer the grievance filed by William Bailey to advisory arbitration, adding an evidentiary arbitration step before the commission hears a final grievance decision.

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on April 22 to refer the employment grievance filed by William Bailey to advisory arbitration, a step county counsel recommended because the grievance raises numerous legal and factual issues.

County counsel Dave Doyle summarized the March 2 termination and staff’s recommendation: "Staff recommends that the board of commissioners approve what's…

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