County elected officials are responsible for an entire workforce — hundreds of public employees and volunteers delivering essential services to our communities every day. Governance responsibility reaches deep into our organization. The commission must ensure the organization itself is healthy, lawful, and equipped to serve the public well through the work of our employees. That […]
Author: Casey Miller
Weekend Update (2.28.26)
Some photos and reflections from Saturday… Libraries are essential community infrastructure. Decades of local vision and volunteer energy have brought this new asset to Yachats, and it is fantastic! Pleasure to see State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen, Mayor Craig Berdie, MC David Rivinus and many others who gathered to check it out. From there, I headed […]
Listening Sessions on Local News & Civic Health
Community Invited to Participate in University of Oregon Listening Sessions on Local News & Civic Health Lincoln County residents are invited to participate in upcoming community listening sessions hosted by the University of Oregon’s Agora Journalism Center as part of its study on how news and information circulate throughout Lincoln County. Earlier this winter, more […]
Update – 2.17.26 Commissioner Vacancy
Oregon Coast Breaking News has a summary that I believe captures the current situation. Please Read: Proposals on Vacancy, Agenda Policy Stall at Lincoln County Commission Meeting Combined analysis of Direct Emails + Social Media Input I asked you to provide your feedback and you did! Thank you! Here is a summary of your engagement […]
Update – 2.12.26 BOC Special Meeting
Today the Board of Commissioners met in a special session to identify the final candidates who will move forward to interviews for the Commissioner vacancy. Thank you to everyone who has shown patience throughout this process — and especially to the candidates who stepped forward to serve our community. Your willingness to engage in public […]
Update on Commissioner Vacancy – 2.9.26
All Media & Community – Thanks for reaching out! I want to be clear about my role in the commissioner vacancy process. I am actively reviewing all submitted applications, and no decisions or rankings have been made. I will not participate in any process that involves commissioners submitting private rankings to staff or having selections […]
Video Update – 2.6.26
Commissioner Vacancy 2026!
I’m genuinely excited about the new energy, ideas, and potential vision emerging around the filling the vacant County Commission seat! Filling the commissioner vacancy is a community decision—one your current commissioners make on your behalf. This is your county. Your voice matters. When we listen carefully and gather community input, we can represent our decisions […]
Notice & Scheduling of BOC Meeting – 2.11.26
I am committed to conducting county business in a way that is transparent, orderly, and worthy of the public’s trust. I have instructed staff to schedule a Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, February 11 to define the application process for filling the current commissioner vacancy. Establishing a clear, publicly adopted framework will help ensure […]
Q&A – Vacancy Process – 2.5.26
MEDIA STATEMENT – Commissioner Casey MillerFebruary 5, 2026 There has been some confusion about what Oregon law requires when a vacancy occurs on the County Commission. On January 14, County Counsel referenced ORS 236.210(2) – Filling vacancies in county offices when discussing the vacancy. At the February 4 meeting, a separate statement was made that […]