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Commissioners unanimously designate Arthur O’Hare as Josephine County Budget Officer
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved Board Order No. 2026-027 on May 14, 2026, designating Arthur O’Hare as Josephine County Budget Officer under Oregon State Budget Law; the measure passed on a 3-0 roll-call vote.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Board Order No. 2026-027 on May 14, 2026, designating Arthur O’Hare as the county’s Budget Officer.
"The Budget Officer is required through Oregon State Budget Law," said Arthur O’Hare, Contract Josephine County Finance Director, as he described the process for preparing the proposed budget, presenting it to the budget committee, taking public comment and returning to the board for adoption. Commissioner Colene Martin moved to adopt the order; Commissioner Gary Richardson seconded. A roll-call vote recorded Richardson — yes; Martin — yes; Smith — yes.
The designation gives O’Hare authority to prepare and present the county’s proposed budget and shepherd it through the statutory review process. Under Oregon State Budget Law, the budget officer prepares the budget document and supports the budget committee’s review; the board retains authority to adopt the final budget later in the process.
No public testimony was recorded during the item. The board’s approval was procedural and procedural steps described by O’Hare indicate the county will next present the proposed budget to the budget committee and accept public comment before returning for final board action.
