Klamath County

temperatures that drop below normal. They have potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life. The major problems that winter storms cause are power outages and traffic accidents. There is a very high probability that Klamath County will be negatively affected by at least one winter storm condition on an annual basis. Dust storms occur most frequently in arid regions of Central and Eastern Oregon. With wind speeds of at least 25 miles per hour, dust storms can spread over

will discuss plans I have for a school entry vehicle that will allow me to get into my biggest high school. The unit I am responsible for recruiting in is B- 1-186 Infantry, located in Klamath Falls OR and it is an Infantry Company. Demographics My assigned area is Klamath County located in Klamath Falls OR, Lakeview OR, Chiloquin OR and Malin OR. This area consists of 7 high schools and two colleges that I will be working with. The estimated population for my assigned area is 67,124

The office of The Klamath Water Users Association is thoroughly unimpressive and shared with numerous unrelated businesses and agencies. The most bewildering section is the first floor belonging to an interior design company, which has the effect of putting one immediately at unease with their personal fashion sense and furniture arrangement preferences. Up the elevator and through halls with dentist offices and lawyers, I find a door simply labeled with the organization’s name. Although, they are

Introduction In 2012 and 2013 Klamath County on the Southern Oregon border declared a drought in April, after a string of fortunate years of heavy rain and snow. In 2014, a drought emergency was declared in February, two months earlier than in 2013, and in 2015 drought was again declared for the county in April( United State Geological Survey 2015). These successive drought declarations are not surprising to anyone who was following the Western water crisis during those years, where the governor

Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose