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Marion County approves nearly $6 million Oregon Health Authority amendment to expand public‑health programs
Summary
The Marion County Board approved Amendment #9 to an incoming funds intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority that adds $5,991,920.96—raising the contract total to $14,538,915.79—to support multiple public‑health program elements through June 30, 2027.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment on Aug. 5, 2026, adding $5,991,920.96 to an incoming‑funds intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority to fund a range of public‑health program elements through June 30, 2027. Commissioner Danielle Bethell moved for approval of the consent agenda, and the motion carried with Commissioners Bethell, Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis voting aye.
The amendment (Amendment #9) increases the total contract to $14,538,915.79 and lists multiple program elements to be funded, including State Support for Public Health (PE01‑01); Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PE12‑01); Tobacco Prevention and Education (PE13); Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education (PE36); Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (PE36‑01); Women, Infants, and Children nutrition administration elements (PE40‑01, PE40‑02, PE40‑05); Maternal Child and Adolescent Health funds (PE42‑03, PE42‑04, PE42‑11); immunization services (PE43‑01); Safe Drinking Water Program (PE50); Local Public Health Authority leadership and programs (PE51‑01); and statewide HIV/STI services (PE81‑01, PE81‑02).
County staff presented the item on the consent agenda; the board approved it without separate debate. The amendment takes effect under the terms of the intergovernmental agreement and runs through June 30, 2027, according to the consent materials.
