Benton County, Oregon

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Benton County Elected Officials

Part of what makes Benton County a better place to live are elected officials that work to strike a balance between preserving natural resources while developing building and recreation sites, and who help develop the infrastructure that keeps our residents safe and healthy.

Commissioner Jay Dixon

Commissioner Jay Dixon Jay Dixon, an effective community leader with experience in government, industry, education and civic organizations, was first elected Benton County Commissioner in November 2000. Read more…

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Sheriff Diana Simpson

Sheriff Diana Simpson Diana Simpson was elected to her first term as Sheriff on November 7, 2006. She has the distinction of being the first elected female sheriff in Oregon. Read more…

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Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo, Chair

Commissioner Annabelle Jaramillo Annabelle Jaramillo was re-elected to a third four-year term as County Commissioner on November 4, 2008. Previously, Jaramillo served as Governor John Kitzhaber's Citizens' Representative from 1995 - 2000. Read more…

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District Attorney John Haroldson

District Attorney John Haroldson John M. Haroldson was elected Benton County District Attorney in November 2008, following his appointment in February 2007 by Governor Ted Kulongoski. Read more…

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Commissioner Linda Modrell, Vice-Chair

Commissioner Linda Modrell Linda Modrell, first elected to serve as Benton County Commissioner in 1999, was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Before running for elective office Modrell worked several years in the health policy field, including on the team that developed Oregon's Health Plan. Read more…

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Benton County Government brings to its citizenry the authority, structure and services to respond to public concerns and opportunities and provide a means for local decision-making.