Benton County e-Newsletter
June 2019
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County adopts transient lodging tax
Operators of lodging facilities that offer stays less than 30 days must begin paying a short-term lodging tax effective July 1, 2019. This tax does not directly affect County residents since tourists and visitors primarily stay in hotels and other lodging facilities within the County.
As allowed under ORS 320.300, Benton County will impose a 3% county-wide Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) effective July 1, 2019 via Ordinance 2019-294 that will create Chapter 39 Transient Lodging Tax in the Benton County Code. The tax will apply to facilities with lodgers of short-term stays less than 30 days and with rental availability to the public of more than 30 days in a calendar year. This includes hotels, motels, resorts, inns, bed & breakfasts, cabins, lodges, RV sites and campgrounds, vacation rental houses, and any other dwelling unit used for temporary overnight stays.
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Life Experience Shaped New Director Dawn Emerick’s Vision for the Health Department
Before she was a public health administrator, Dawn Emerick was first a recipient of public health services.
Benton County’s new Health Department director grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Her parents worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Her family didn’t have the means to own a car or dream beyond just getting by.
She put herself through college, earning a degree in health education. She was working in public health, while at the same time still relying on those essential public services which shaped her vision of what public health could be.
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Benton County and Republic Services are participating in a nationwide informational campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of roadway debris in recognition of this year’s annual “Secure Your Load Day."
In addition to an informational campaign, Republic Services is distributing giveaways from Thursday, June 6, 2019 through Saturday, June 8, 2019, to all drivers arriving at the Coffin Butte Landfill with covered loads (while supplies last).
When securing loads in your vehicle or trailer, use these tips:
- Tie down load with rope, netting or straps.
- Tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer.
- Always double check load to make sure a load is secure.
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Apply now for County advisory boards and committees
Participation on county boards and commissions involves residents directly in local government in an impactful way and provides the Board of Commissioners with timely input on important issues. Benton County has 24 advisory boards, commissions, and committees and seeks enthusiastic and diverse members interested in becoming more involved with their local community on a variety of issues.
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Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on June 8th at Peavy Arboretum
The Oregon State University Research Forests, OSU Extension Service of Benton and Linn Counties, and the Benton County Health Department will host the 7th annual National Get Outdoors Day event at Peavy Arboretum, north of Corvallis. This event will take place on Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as part of National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event encouraging healthy, active outdoor fun. Participating partners from throughout the local community will offer a variety of activities designed to engage visitors and connect youth with the great outdoors. Bilingual (Spanish and English) community volunteers will be on hand at the event.
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Tickets on sale now for the 2019 Benton County Fair & Rodeo
Beginning at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, July 31 and running until midnight on Saturday, August 3, this year’s County Fair has carnival rides, 4-H livestock, amazing performers, live music, and three nights of rodeo. Carnival and Fair Admission Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit
www.bentoncountyfair.net or call 541-766-6521.
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