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Commission holds required discussion on state‑border relocation; organizers say movement seeks federal assistance
Summary
Under a 2022 ballot measure requiring the topic be discussed three times yearly, commissioners heard from a representative of a relocation movement seeking federal support and an 'office of state border transition and sovereignty'; speakers said the movement continues despite a recent citizen initiative in Wawa County to stop local meetings.
The commission held its periodic, ballot‑mandated discussion on proposals related to relocating the state border.
A representative of the relocation movement told commissioners the effort remains active and organizers are petitioning the federal administration to create what they called an "office of state border transition and sovereignty" to support counties pursuing border‑relocation options. The speaker said the movement coordinates with other Eastern Oregon counties and that social‑media outreach and mailing lists remain active.
Commissioners and the speaker also noted a recent citizen initiative in Wawa County that passed at the May election to stop similar meetings there. The speaker cautioned that the initiative’s passage does not necessarily indicate a broader loss of interest in border‑relocation issues elsewhere, saying the sentiment that state policy favors urban over rural interests persists among some residents.
This agenda item was advisory and required by county voters; the board received the update and did not take formal action.
