The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on November 19, beginning with a closed executive session at 8:30 a.m. to discuss property acquisitions and potential legal matters, followed by a public business meeting at 9:45 a.m. with participation instructions available on the commission’s website. The meeting allows for public commentary on non-agenda topics, demonstrating a commitment to transparency, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Interested participants must register online by 5 p.m. on November 17 to join virtually, while in-person speakers can provide feedback without pre-registration, with each allotted three minutes. Written comments are also accepted until 5 p.m. on November 17 via [email protected], as reported by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will review ATV Committee appointments and start rulemaking to update Division 15 Rates and the Reservation Policy, including changes to cancellations, refunds, and rates, set to take effect in 2026. Accessibility accommodations for the meeting can be requested by contacting Denise Warburton at least three days in advance at [email protected] or 503-779-9729. The seven governor-appointed, senate-confirmed commission members oversee rules, policy, and budgets for the state parks department, as stated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
