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The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) unanimously re-elected its leaders for 2020 at AOCC’s annual meeting in Roseburg on December 13. Commissioners from AOCC members once again selected Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman as AOCC President and Polk County Commissioner Craig Pope as Secretary/Treasurer. Coos County Commissioner Bob Main was re-elected as Vice President. AOCC…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) is seeking support from the Oregon congressional delegation for reestablishment of the part of the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument that was declared illegal by a federal judge in Washington DC. The Monument near the Oregon/California border was expanded in early 2017 by proclamation of President Obama. On November 25,…
Today Judge Richard Leon of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued decisions in two cases filed by the Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) in 2016 and 2017, granting AOCC a complete victory in both cases. “We are very pleased with these results,” said Commissioner Tim Freeman of Douglas County, who…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) today expressed strong support for the long-term county funding bill reintroduced this week by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID). Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Jim Risch (R-ID) are also cosponsors. The bi-partisan bill was initially introduced in 2018 but the last session of Congress expired before…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) expressed support for the bi-partisan, long-term county funding bill introduced by Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Crapo (R-ID). “This is a big step forward. We are grateful to Senator Wyden for taking the lead and proposing this important measure” said Tim Freeman, Douglas County Commissioner and President of AOCC. The…
Press Release- December 10, 2018 Contact: Rocky McVay, 541.412.1624 The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) elected its leaders for 2019 at AOCC’s annual meeting in Eugene on December 7. AOCC represents western Oregon counties that host 2.1 million acres of O&C timberlands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). AOCC advocates for sustained yield management of the O&C…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) expressed support for several regulatory changes proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would improve implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by those agencies. The agencies released information about the proposed changes today in a press release as well as on a public…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) today recognized Congressman Greg Walden for his role in securing a funding offset for the extension under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act (SRS). The funding is included in the recent budget agreement reached by U.S. House and U.S. Senate leaders this week. AOCC also thanked U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and…
The Association of O&C Counties (AOCC) elected leaders and Board members for 2018 at its annual meeting in Eugene on December 1. AOCC represents and advocates for western Oregon counties that host 2.1 million acres of O&C timberlands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). AOCC members re-elected Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman as AOCC President,…
The Association of O&C Counties today announced a breakthrough in discussions with the Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding $1.39 million in timber payments withheld by the federal government earlier this year. “We are happy to report the 18 O&C Counties will be receiving those withheld payments very…