Inside Deschutes County

David Doyle, in-house legal counsel for Deschutes County, discusses his various responsibilities.  Plus, we talk about his experience with Johnnie Cochran, his love of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his many ties.

Deschutes County serves approximately 7,000 veterans.  From helping with benefits to coping with trauma, Veterans Services Officer, Keith Macnamara talks about the extreme need in Central Oregon.

As of Dec. 1, 2023, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be permitted in certain zones in rural Deschutes County. But there are key steps that must be followed. We dive into the latest on the ADU process with Associate Planner Kyle Collins.

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Community Justice Director Deevy Holcomb and Juvenile Detention Manager Rob Gilman about parole, probation, detention and successful outcomes.

Property Management can sometimes find itself in the middle of some of the County's biggest stories. We discuss some of those and the department's other focus areas with Property Manager Kristie Bollinger.

In this episode, we speak with Senior Planner Tanya Saltzman about proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs.

Bonus episode!  Road Department Director Chris Doty talks about annual road closings, how his team prioritizes which areas of the County to plow first and his beard!

Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton talks about this busy time of year for his office and why property taxes can be difficult to understand.

With the Nov. 7 Special Election right around the corner, we check in with County Clerk Steve Dennison to discuss all things elections. He also reveals a contest for the kids and discusses his Halloween decoration strategy!

Dr. Richard Fawcett and Emily Horton from Public Health join the Inside Deschutes County podcast to answer important questions as we head into cold and flu season. They also discuss changes with the COVID vaccine and what people should do to stay healthy.