Have you wondered how your County tax dollars are spent? Do you know what services Deschutes County provides to you? For the second year in a row, community members will have an opportunity to enroll in Deschutes County College, a free and fun program aimed at educating the community about county government. Registration begins this summer.
Deschutes County is committed to engaging the community about their county government and is providing citizens with an in-depth way to connect with the people and services of the County.
Deschutes County College will be held each Tuesday evening this fall from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for nine weeks from September 6 through November 8.
Each session will provide citizens with interactive programs and information about County services and the impact they have on their daily lives.
Sessions will include topics such as:
Property assessment and taxation
The Deschutes County budget
Public safety
County governance and the policy making process
Health services
Road maintenance and solid waste
Community development and land use planning
Records and elections
Space is limited, attendance is required to graduate, and an application and background check are required to participate. The application process will begin August 2011.
For more information about Deschutes County College, please call (541) 330-4640 or send email to Deschutes County Public Communications Coordinator anna.johnson@deschutes.org.