Did you know there are over 1,500 local governments in Oregon?

Oregon has 36 counties, 241 cities, 1035 special districts, and 230 school districts. These local governments provide the water we drink, the police and fire protection, the parks we play in, the streets we drive on, and so much more.

Local governments and their employees make our communities livable, safe, healthy, and accessible. Local governments are complex, but they exist to serve you and your community. The resources below are just some of the everyday tasks of public officials and what you can do to shape the way your community is governed. Click through our toolkit to learn more and share your knowledge with others!