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Some Benton County Services Resume Following Temporary Suspension 

With 57% of the total workforce reporting to work, Benton County is pleased to be able to reintroduce some services that were temporarily suspended last week because of a labor strike. 

These services are now available:  

  • Passport services and marriage licensing and domestic partnerships are available by appointment, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Dog licensing, elections & voter registration, recording, and property value appeals are available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.    
  • Girls’ Circle, a program of the Juvenile Department, has resumed in schools. 
  • WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) in Public Health is now open for all services Monday thru Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walk-in services remain closed on Fridays. 

      AFSCME employees are still on strike and contract negotiations are ongoing, with the next mediated bargaining scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18.  

      For daily updates on services and hours of operation during the labor disruption visit bentoncountyor.gov/announce.  

      As capacity increases, more services will be provided. Management and unrepresented employees, in addition to employees in two other bargaining units, are currently working. Twenty-seven percent of AFSCME employees are also reporting to work.  

      “We value our employees. Benton County staff are integral to operations and the services communities depend on every day,” said County Administrator Rachel McEneny. “The County has welcomed back some staff who were ready to return to work, and we look forward to seeing many more soon. We will work very hard to reach agreement on this contract.”  

      Benton County continues to prioritize the safety for all Benton County employees. To learn more about Benton County’s Safety Program: bentoncountyor.gov/safety. 

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      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

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      Algunos servicios del Condado de Benton regresan después de una suspensión temporal 

      CORVALLIS, Oregon – Con el 57% de la fuerza laboral total reportándose a trabajar, el Condado de Benton se complace en poder reintroducir algunos servicios que fueron suspendidos temporalmente la semana pasada debido a una huelga laboral. 

      Estos servicios ahora están disponibles:   

      • Los servicios de pasaportes y licencias de matrimonio y se parejas domésticas están disponibles con cita previa, de 10 a. m. a 3 p. m.   
      • Servicios de licencias para perros, registración de votantes, registros de priopiedad y apelaciones de valor de propiedades están disponibles de 10 a. m. a 4 p. m.   
      • El programa “Girls’ Circle” (Grupo de Niñas) del Departamento Juvenil, se ha reanudado en las escuelas.  
      • El programa de WIC (Mujeres, Bebés y Niños) en Salud Pública ahora está abierto para todos los servicios de lunes a jueves, de 10 a. m. a 4 p. m. Los servicios sin cita previa permanecen cerrados los viernes. 

      Los empleados del sindicato de AFSCME todavía están en huelga y las negociaciones para el contrato siguen, y la próxima negociación está programada para el martes 18 de noviembre.   

      Para obtener actualizaciones diarias sobre los servicios y horarios de operación durante la interrupción laboral, visite bentoncountyor.gov/announce.   

      A medida que aumente la capacidad, se prestarán más servicios. Actualmente están trabajando gerentes, empleados que no son representados por un sindicato, y también  empleados que son representados por dos otros sindicatos. El veintisiete por ciento de los empleados de AFSCME también se han presentado a trabajar.   

      “Valoramos a nuestros empleados. El personal del Condado de Benton es parte integral de las operaciones y los servicios de los que dependen las comunidades todos los días”, dijo la administradora del condado, Rachel McEneny. “El condado ha dado la bienvenida a algunos miembros del personal que estaban listos para regresar a trabajar y esperamos ver a muchos más pronto. Trabajaremos muy duro para llegar a un acuerdo sobre este contrato”.   

      El Condado de Benton continúa priorizando la seguridad de todos los empleados del Condado de Benton. Para obtener más información sobre el programa de seguridad del condado de Benton: bentoncountyor.gov/safety

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      El Condado de Benton es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa y no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en la admisión o el acceso a nuestros programas, servicios, actividades, contratación y prácticas de empleo. Este documento está disponible en formatos e idiomas alternativos a pedido. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Información Pública al 541-766-6800 o pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

      District Attorney Ryan Josling.

      Ryan S. Joslin appointed as Benton County District Attorney

      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.

      District Attorney John Haroldson retires after 22 years of service to residents of Benton County.

      Benton County District Attorney John M. Haroldson retires after distinguished career

      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.

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      2024 Benton County Queen Naomi Bailey stands next to her tamed mustang Ochoco.

      Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen shares a special bond with mustang

      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.

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      Pat Malone speaks at the Joint Committee on Transportation listening tour in Albany on July 16, 2024.

      Joint Committee on Transportation visits Albany

      The Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) completed a successful listening tour stop in Albany on July 16, 2024, as part of their preparation for a new transportation funding package to be considered during the 2025 legislative session.

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