Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
Justin Peterson is an experienced community development professional currently working as a Community Development Planner at Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments since September 2019. Previous roles include Associate Planner for Polk County and Graduate Employee at the University of Oregon, where responsibilities encompassed sustainable city initiatives and research. Justin has also held various planning and service-oriented positions, including Temporary Associate Planner for Polk County and Transportation Intern for the City of Springfield. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in the same field.
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Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) has been serving the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln County region for over 50 years. OCWCOG consists of three main departments: Senior and Disability Services, Community Service Programs, and Community and Economic Development. Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments is committed to our Mission: to promote a thriving region through service, connectivity, and innovation. We execute this by daily living out our Core Values - Compassion, Collaboration, DEI, Integrity, and Respect. Geographically, OCWCOG spans a Region from the crest of the Oregon Cascades Mountain range to the Pacific Ocean and includes all of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. OCWCOG, on behalf of the member governments, carries out a variety of local, state, and federal programs. Most funding is provided by way of contracts to administer specific services. As an Oregon intergovernmental entity, OCWCOG can provide for, or on behalf of, its member governments any service that they are authorized to provide. Whether it is helping a business find appropriate capital, helping seniors and persons with disabilities plan for independent living, or coordinating local road improvement priorities, OCWCOG offers these and many other innovative services to the local governments and residents of Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties.