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Commissioners say dialogue needed after split public comment; no new action taken
Summary
Commissioners acknowledged split public comment on the Greater Idaho topic, said open, mutual discussion would be beneficial and noted prior meetings and contacts with state leadership; no motions were made and the next special meeting was set for June 10, 2026.
After public comment, Commissioner Paul Anderes said a small group of Eastern Oregon commissioners had met with the governor in Salem earlier in the week but did not discuss the Idaho border movement. Anderes said the meeting addressed stewardship agreements, childcare and HB4124, a bill affecting the university system.
Commissioner Jake Seavert said he heard both sides and recommended that groups come together for open, transparent conversations without anger. Commissioner R. Matthew Scarfo noted this was the sixth year the county had convened under the ballot measure. The board set the next special meeting on the topic for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.; Commissioner Scarfo adjourned the meeting at 9:26 a.m. No motions or votes were recorded at the Feb. 11 session.
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