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Announcement from Benton County

Services and Hours of Operation During Strike

Updated 11/13/2024 at 5:30 a.m.

County services are available during the strike.

AFCSME represented employees are on strike as of November 13, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.

Benton County management and AFSCME Local 2064 continue mediation to settle on a contract for represented employees. Full details of the contract negotiation are available on the contract negotiation page.

Questions? Contact us!

Benton County will provide daily updates on the availability of services through these communication channels:

  • PHONE: Call 541-766-6800 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • WEBSITE: The webpage you are currently viewing will be updated daily.
  • SOCIAL MEDIA: Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and X

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Service hours for the public are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless stated otherwise.

Law Enforcement Services

Hours: 24/7 (no change)

  • Operations continue as normal, including patrol and investigation, jail operations, parole/probation, and emergency services.
  • The Concealed Handgun Licensing (CHL) Permitting Program is suspended until additional capacity becomes available.

Justice Services

The District Attorney’s Office, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., continues to provide essential services focused on protecting the public from crime and the statutory responsibility of responding to all corresponding legal matters arising in Benton County. 

Public Health, Behavioral Health, Developmental Diversity, and Community Health Centers

  • The Johnson Dental Clinic located at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis is closed. All patients for this site will be redirected to an alternate site.
  • All other locations are open during the adjusted services hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • WIC is temporarily closed for walk-in services Nov. 13 – 15.
  • Vital Records: Birth and death records requests will be paused for Nov. 13 and Nov. 14.

Property Taxes (payment deadline November 15!)

  • Property tax collection services will continue to be provided in-person in the Kalapuya Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • There is a tax payment drop box in the parking lot of the Kalapuya Building.

Benton Area Transit

No change. The service will be fully operational, including public bus service and transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities. Schedules are available online.

Juvenile Department (Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment)

  • Juvenile Department supervision services for youth and families continue as normal.
  • School-based groups, work crew and mental health services are suspended until additional capacity is available. 

Emergency Response

Services continue to be a priority for issues that might occur with the County’s water and/or sewer utility service districts. 

County Road Maintenance

Operations are focused solely on responding to emergency situations that jeopardize the safe and seamless transportation of the community.

County Clerk Operations and Licensing

  • The Benton County Clerk continues to perform the required duties and responsibilities outlined in Oregon law and ensure voter registration and election activities are maintained. 
  • New requests for marriage, dog, and domestic partnership licensing, as well as U.S. passport acceptance services, will be suspended or, as applicable, limited and directed to other jurisdictional service providers.

Assessment

  • Assessment staff continue to meet statutory obligations; however, property ownership updates and all appraisal functions will be delayed. 
  • The information on the Assessor’s property search might become outdated.

Benton County Fairgrounds

  • The fairgrounds and other recreational and camping sites remain open, and existing reservations will be honored.
  • Scheduling for new events or reservations will be limited until there is capacity to provide appropriate services.

County-Operated Parks

  • Parks will remain OPEN, but public restrooms will be CLOSED.
  • Available staff will be deployed for general park clean up, security checks, and responding to emergency situations.

Land Use Planning and Building Permits

  • Primary focus: statutory requirements related to the review, processing, and approval of building permits and land use applications, as well as any issues that may arise that risk public health and safety of the county.  
  • Services (permits, applications, etc.) will be limited.

Fleet and Public Works Services

  • The Public Works building and fuel station at 360 SW Avery Ave. in Corvallis will be closed to the public.
  • Services to county and regional governmental partners for the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of emergency response vehicles will be suspended. All current customers have been notified they will need to identify alternative services during the period of a strike.

Public Board Meetings

Please see the online Board Event Calendar for meeting schedules and agendas during this developing situation.

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