Lisa Elizabeth Barrera, a former Washington County housing voucher holder, described months of unreturned emails, an expired voucher while she says she was homeless and fleeing domestic violence, and requested immediate assistance including case reopening, voucher reinstatement and temporary hotel placement while the county reviews her VAWA documentation.

Washington County — Nov 11, 2026

Board approves consent agenda and sets November–December meeting schedule

Nov 11, 2026

Washington County: Metro affordable housing bond has delivered 872 homes and projects 1,004 units

Nov 11, 2026

Board unanimously approves jail and community corrections expansion project plan

Nov 11, 2026

Supportive Housing Services program ahead of Q1 targets; county tracking spend and awaiting federal continuum‑of‑care outcomes

Nov 11, 2026

Election Integrity

Observers tell county election office camera limits and signature‑verification practices reduced transparency

Nov 11, 2026

Arpa Program

Washington County presents ARPA five‑year report; 98% of funds expended and major legacy projects highlighted

Nov 10, 2026

Supportive Housing Services

Commissioners send $20.1M SHS funding recommendations back to Solutions Council for refinement

Nov 10, 2026

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What stands out in Washington County

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Standouts compare Washington County with communities in Oregon or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Washington County was less favorable than communities in Oregon on ammonia in wastewater.

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Nov 11Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 11/10/26Consent agenda approved 4–0 Nov 10Washington County Board of Commissioners PM Worksession, 11/10/26No formal vote; policy language to be refined and returned.Nov 9HSSN Meeting November 4, 20262026 trainings and attendance metrics presented (avg. ~56 attendees).Nov 9Housing Overview VideoCommunity-building through resident engagement and on-site design changes.

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Assessment office: county levying $1.8 billion in property taxes; SIP roll‑offs altered base

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Workday rollout consolidates county payroll and finance systems; staff report early stability

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Washington County forecasts a near‑term $1.1 million budget gap, warns of longer structural shortfall

Nov 10, 2026

County used ARPA funds for major HVAC and air‑quality upgrades at congregate facilities

Nov 10, 2026