County College is an interactive program that focuses on educating residents about the services the County provides every day. Elected officials and county staff will host unique and informative sessions designed to give residents a hands-on experience in county government operations. Take the Class! Be informed and involved! Join other residents who help keep our community strong by participating in county affairs.

Due to a low turnout in applications for County College 2010, it has been cancelled; however, check back as we will continue this biannually.

Next County College Course: Fall of 2011




County College is a FREE program for Lane County residents.  Space is limited and applicants will be accepted based on the completeness and responses to application questions:

Sessions will include an overview of Lane County and topics such as:

• Property taxes
• Lane County’s budget
• Increasing community safety through crime-free youth
• Emergency management
• Public safety
• Services to children, youth and families
• Public health
• Animal services
• Road maintenance
• Behavioral health
• Waste and recycling
• Community involvement
• Land Management
• Deeds & Records
• Elections
• Parks
• Search and Rescue
• Developmental Disabilities
• Intergovernmental Relations

The first class for Fall 2009 began on September 17, 2009 where participants received a County Overview and learned more about the County Clerk's Office which handles Elections, Deeds & Records, Marriage License issuance, and the Board of Property Tax Appeals. Other courses included: Property Taxes, Lane County’s budget, Emergency Management, Search & Rescue, Public Safety, Public Health, Animal Services, Road Maintenance, Behavioral Health, Waste & Recycling, Community Involvement, Services to Children, Youth and Families, Land Management, Elections/Deeds & Records, and Parks.

2009 County College Program Details