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The Benton County Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP), now in its eighth year, will be open for general applications starting Oct. 1. The AWPP is a grant program for farmers which promotes agriculture and wildlife co-existence by funding non-lethal wildlife deterrents to prevent losses to livestock, crops and property.
Benton County will begin accepting online plan reviews as required by House Bill (HB) 2415 on Jan. 1, 2025. HB 2415 ensures statewide consistency in electronic processes for reviewing plans, issuing permits, and performing field inspections.
Community members can currently upload plans for review on the State of Oregon’s website at: aca-oregon.accela.com/oregon. This option will also be made available on the County’s newly designed website on Jan. 1, 2025, at: cd.bentoncountyor.gov/building-division, which provides information about building permits, permit statuses, inspections, codes, zoning, and applications.
“Our department is pleased to provide this service online. The technology is far more efficient for both our customers and plans review process,” reported Interim Community Development Director Petra Schuetz.
The community can use the website to request commercial electrical inspections and plumbing inspections at: cd.bentoncountyor.gov/inspections, also a requirement of HB 2415.
These significant upgrades reflect the County’s commitment to adhering to Oregon law, being innovative, and providing accessible services to the public. With enhanced functionalities, the site offers improved navigation, making it easier for users to find information, access services, and engage with the County online.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.
Ryan S. Joslin has been appointed as Benton County’s new District Attorney, taking over from retiring District Attorney John Haroldson. Joslin, who won nearly 99% of the vote in the May primary, will officially start his role on Sept. 1, 2024.
This appointment reflects the strong support Joslin received from Benton County voters, aiming to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the District Attorney’s office.
“We’re thrilled to have Ryan Joslin step into the role of District Attorney. His support in the May primary shows how much our community trusts him. We’re excited to see the positive contributions he will bring to our justice system,” said Benton County Board Chair Commissioner Xan Augerot.
When asked about his candidacy to succeed Haroldson, Joslin said, “While serving as Chief Deputy District Attorney for the past nine years, I have benefited greatly from the mentorship of John Haroldson. Supported by an excellent team of attorneys and other professionals, I look forward to building on the strong foundation he has established of professionalism, integrity, and fairness in serving the people of Benton County.”
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.
Yesterday, August 28, there was a dedication at the Historic Benton County Courthouse, and the Corvallis Library hosted a retirement ceremony for Benton County District Attorney John M. Haroldson, a trailblazer in Oregon’s legal community. As the first Hispanic or Latino District Attorney in the state’s history, Haroldson’s career has been marked by his dedication to justice and his commitment to community service.
All Benton County offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application submitted by Republic Services has been deemed incomplete by the Planning Division of Benton County Community Development.
The Benton County Public Podcast is excited to release Episode 11, which takes listeners to the Benton County Fair on its opening day.
Benton County Commissioners Xan Augerot, Nancy Wyse, and Pat Malone, along with County Administrator Rachel McEneny and Interim Natural Area Parks and Events Director Jesse Ott, visited the Jackson-Frazier Wetland Boardwalk in Corvallis.
The 2024 Benton County Fair & Rodeo starts July 31 through Aug. 3, and this year’s Fair and Rodeo Queen, Naomi Bailey, will be sharing the spotlight with her remarkable Mustang, Ochoco. Naomi, an Oregon State University student, trained Ochoco through the Teens and Oregon Mustangs, Mustang Adoption Challenge, a competition that challenges young trainers to tame wild horses. Their journey, filled with dedication and mutual respect, will be on full display during the rodeo’s halftime show.
Chapel Drive, in Philomath, will be closed to through traffic between 15th Street and 19th Street August 5 – 8, 2024, for replacement of culverts and drainage way improvements.