Commissioners to add condolence statement for late Senator Gourley to business meeting packet

Commissioners discussed a prepared condolence statement for the late Senator Gourley, described in remarks as a trailblazer and the first Black woman elected to the Oregon State Senate. One commissioner offered to have the board read the prepared statement; others discussed whether an individual or the board should present remarks.

The chair and commissioners agreed to include the statement in the business-meeting packet and scheduled Commissioner Fye to read it after the Pledge of Allegiance during board announcements. The clerk was asked to attach the statement to the public packet so it is available to attendees and the public. No formal vote was recorded; the change was incorporated into the meeting plan.