Benton County seeks applicants for Budget Committee vacancy

It’s budget-building time for Benton County, and an unexpected vacancy has opened up on the Budget Committee. The County is looking for a citizen member to come in mid-term, just in time to assist with the 2025-27 biennium budget. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025.

WHAT

The Budget Committee is the forum for public review of the proposed biennial budgets for Benton County, Benton County 911 Emergency Communications Services, and the Benton County Library Service District. Its members review and approve a proposed budget. The Board of Commissioners then conducts a final public hearing and adopts the budget.

WHEN & WHERE

This position will require about 30 volunteer hours in May 2025. Meeting and hearing times vary between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Hearings are held at the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Any County resident with interest and available time should apply! Benton County seeks applicants with diverse perspectives and lived experiences who can help us support and serve all community members.

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