FAQ Topic: Services & safety

Can I get a circuit court citation dismissed?

If you received a ticket for certain violations AND fixed or corrected the violation AND you can show proof to a violations clerk, prior to your court appearance, your citation may be eligible to be dismissed. Follow the process at http://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/sherman/programs-services/Pages/Violations-Bureau.aspx.

What services are performed by the Sherman County Finance Department?

The Finance Department, also known as the Financial Services Department or Finance & Tax Office, provides many services that support all Offices and Departments under Sherman County Government.  Services include:  Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Budget/Audit, and Road Cost Accounting. The Financial Services Department also administers Property Tax Collection and the Resident Incentive Program.

When and where can I recycle in Sherman County?

You can take your recycling to one of these self-haul depots:  Grass Valley (Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.); Moro (second Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Wasco (third Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and Rufus (fourth Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Free hazardous waste collections … Continued

Are there any senior living communities in Sherman County?

Sagewind Manor is a senior independent living facility in Moro, owned and operated by Mid-Columbia Housing Authority/Cascade Housing Authority. The manor has 12 one-bedroom apartments with air-conditioning, laundry hookup, private patio, and outside storage. Rent includes sewer, water, and garbage services. Call (541) 442-5526 or (541) 296-3397 for details. (For in-person assistance, the Site Manager … Continued

How do I get transportation to a medical appointment?

Veteran’s can receive a ride from Sherman County Transit by calling: 541-565-3553.  If you are also receiving Medical coverage through the Oregon Health plan, call 1-877-875-4657 to schedule a ride through Sherman County Transit.

How do I file for office or search candidate filings?

Visit http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/runforoffice.aspx to apply to run for office anywhere in the state of Oregon. Remember to read the Campaign Finance FAQ and the Oregon Guide for Public Officials (2015). Review previous Sherman County election results on our Archive of County Election Results and search statewide candidate filings at https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/CFSearchPage.do.

Where do I find upcoming election information?

Sherman County publishes an Election Notice prior to each election, found at the top of our Archive of County Election Results. Election results are published there and on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website.

Where do I go to place my vote?

Oregon has a vote-by-mail system in all Oregon counties. Your ballot and election materials will arrive by mail. Ballots can be filled in and mailed back or delivered to four county drop sites by 8 p.m. on election day. Here’s a list of drop-box sites: official drop sites, or search the statewide Oregon directory at … Continued

Where can I drop off my ballot?

Find the complete list of ballot drop-off locations, along with election-day hours, on the official Sherman County dropsite list.

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