The Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments is a voluntary association of 42 local governments. Members include Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, 31 cities, 7 special districts, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Click here for a map of the MWVCOG Service Area in PDF format.

There are many advantages of membership, but one of the most valuable services the COG provides is a "connection point" for members wanting to interact with similar local jurisdictions. This forum is an essential pipeline for information and resources that can be directed to members. As a network organization, COG links its members with each other and also to a broader network within the Oregon planning and economic development community.

The MWVCOG's purposes include pooling local resources to achieve efficiency and economy and to join together to address issues of common concern. Member services include economic and community development, transportation systems planning , SBA loans, GIS, mapping and census services and local government capacity-building services.

The MWVCOG is governed by a Board of Directors which is comprised of elected officials representing the various member governments. The Board of Directors sets policy and direction for the agency and the programs it operates. The staff of the MWVCOG see to the day to day operation of projects and programs and provide assistance to member governments as requested. Click here for our staff organizational chart.

We publish an Annual Report of our projects and activities. If you wish to be on the mailing list contact Connie Stephens at 503.588.6177.