Chamber Business Women 09.17.24

"State and Local Legislation Impacting My Business"
Keynote Speaker: Danielle Bethell, Marion County Commissioner

In September, our Chamber Business Women luncheons return with an address from Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell on the incredible impact local legislation has on businesses and the community. She'll also show how we, as citizens, can stay informed, engaged, involved and prepared to navigate accordingly.

About Our Speaker:

Danielle Bethell was elected to the Marion County Board of Commissioners in November 2020 and began her first term in January 2021. She was elected as Second Vice President to the Association of Oregon Counties in November 2021. Commissioner Bethell represents Marion County on the Marion County Budget Committee, Marion County Housing Authority Board of Directors, and Marion County Extension & 4H Service District, among others.

In addition, she serves the community as a board member for the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, is Chair of the Board for Northwest Senior & Disability Services, and a board member representing Oregon Counties on the National Association of Counties Board of Directors. She is a longtime community advocate and volunteer. She co-owns Bethell Plumbing, previously served as vicechair and director on the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board of Directors and is the current President of the Association of Oregon Counties.

Under her leadership with the Association of Oregon Counties, HB 4002 (2024), the recriminalization of hard drugs, was passed. She has also been instrumental in the recovery of communities in the Santiam Canyon from the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires including advocating for and receiving $12 million dollars for direct housing recovery, as well as implementation of community-based housing for individuals in recovery such as HIS Place, expanding access to care for rural communities and the unsheltered through wellness vans and pursing telehealth networks of care.

Commissioner Bethell’s policy interests include children and youth issues, housing, public safety, homelessness, behavioral health and economic development Commissioner Bethell is a graduate of Oregon State University. Prior governmental experience includes Marion County Fire District #1, Oregon Public Utility Commission, and Oregon Disabilities Commission. She and her husband, children and grandchildren live in Southeast Marion County.

Pre-registration required online.
There will be NO "At the door ticket sales. Registration will close the Friday prior to the event.