Category: Lincoln County

For nearly six months, Lincoln County has operated with a vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners following the passing of Commissioner Claire Hall in January 2026. While two commissioners can legally conduct county business, the public deserves full representation and a fully functioning three-member Board. The purpose of filling a vacancy is not simply […]

Two of my favorite things… bikes and garage sales! The Great Garage Sale and Green Bike Co-op Annual Open House are happening Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, in Waldport. For many years, one of my primary garage sale obsessions was bicycles. In fact, as the years have passed, many of my bike finds […]

This week I had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting celebration for the new recycling improvements at Thompson’s Sanitary Service in Newport. Events like this matter because recycling is changing significantly across Oregon through the state’s new Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). The law represents one of the largest updates to Oregon’s recycling system in […]

This week I spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for Olalla Meadows in Toledo — a new 30-unit affordable housing development that represents years of planning, partnership, and community collaboration. Projects like this do not happen overnight. As Northwest Coastal Housing Executive Director Sheila Stiley explained during the event, this effort has been in development since […]

Community members from across Lincoln County gathered for the “Adventures Under the Sea” Gala supporting the Lincoln County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The event was more than a celebration — it was a reminder that protecting children and supporting families requires an entire community working together. The Children’s Advocacy Center has quietly served Lincoln County […]

Over the past several months I have attended multiple Lincoln County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) meetings. These conversations have reminded me of my former role serving as Public Information Officer for both the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Office and the Emergency Operations Center during major emergencies and disaster response efforts. What is […]

26-27 Proposed Budget (Mobile Phone Optimized) – 5.19.26 – Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Book (Stories OPENGOV)– Fiscal Year End Audit 25 (Unavailable) – Finance and departmental staff are currently assisting the auditors to complete the audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The FY26–27 Proposed Budget Message outlines a county government attempting to balance rising operational costs, service demands, staffing pressures, and […]

Victor Jackson, an administrative health care professional with experience all over the world and in varied health care fields, on May 18 joined Lincoln County as Director of Health and Human Services. Jackson was born and raised in New Jersey, spending much of his time in Philadelphia. His first introduction to health care was his […]

Lincoln County’s economy depends on a strong network of partnerships, education, entrepreneurship, and community investment. The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is proud to support both the Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County (EDALC) through the Commissioners Economic Development Fund. Together, these organizations help […]

Elders Climate Action Oregon Chapter – Commissioner Candidate Meeting – 5.14.26 Elders Action Network broadly represents a growing movement of older Americans working to address the environmental, social, and governance challenges of our time. Elders Climate Action Oregon Chapter is a synthesis of the Elders Acton Network in our coastal communities to have discussions and […]