Your County Directory of Departments Support for Residents Tools for Business Tips for Visitors Get Involved How Do I? Department Directory 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Animal Control These web pages are part of our commitment to provide easy access to dog control issues, aid in the reporting of lost and found dogs, legal information on dog issues, obtaining a dog license, and providing information on county dog services provided to the community. Contact Us Information Sheriff's Office 901 Port Ave. St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-366-4611 Dispatch 503-397-1521 (open 24/7) Fax: 503-366-4644 Contacts Kadell, Roger - Animal Control Officer Email: roger.kadell@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-4614 Assessor's Office Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-2240 Fax: 503-397-5153 Email assessor@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Jurkiewicz, Andrea - County Assessor Email: andrea.jurkiewicz@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-2240;8413 Board of Commissioners Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. County Courthouse Room 338 St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-4322 Fax: 503-397-7243 Contacts Coddington, Kathy - Board Office Specialist Email: kathy.coddington@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-4322;8401 Normine, Jacyn - Board Office Administrator Email: jacyn.normine@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-4322;8400 Pacheco, Mark - Public Information Officer Email: mark.pacheco@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: (503) 397-4322;7379 Building The Building Division is entrusted with achieving compliance with applicable State laws and adopted building codes in regard to building design and construction within unincorporated Columbia County and the City of Rainier. Building codes are in place to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structure. Our services include plan review, permitting and inspections. Suzie Dahl Information 230 Strand St Historic Courthouse St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-1501 Email building@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Dahl, Suzie - Building Official Email: suzie.dahl@columbiacountyor.gov Community Justice The Department of Community Justice works to reduce criminal conduct and help keep residents of Columbia County safe. We do this by providing evidence-based programming and interventions for adults and juveniles that aim to prevent individuals from re-offending, while also addressing the underlying issues of crime. Our department partners with community groups and human services agencies, and provides a continuum of supervision, incarceration and programming to manage adult and juvenile offender behavior. Contact Us Information St. Helens, OR 97051 503-397-6253 Fax: 503-397-6645 503-397-6253 Contacts Brooke, David - Community Service Coordinator Email: david.brooke@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-6253;1481 Hecht, Justin - Adult Division Supervisor Email: justin.hecht@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-4657 Tyacke, Stacia - Juvenile Division Manager Email: stacia.tyacke@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-0275;8152 Welch, Erin - Director, Community Justice Email: Erin.Welch@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-4660;4660 County Clerk Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-3796 Fax: 503-397-7266 Contacts Clack, Don - Elections Manager Email: donald.clack@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-8445;8445 Klug, Debbie - County Clerk Email: debbie.klug@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-8442;8442 Miller, Sara - Deputy Recording Clerk Email: Sara.Miller@columbiacountyor.gov County Counsel The Columbia County Counsel’s Office provides legal advice and services to elected and appointed County officials. We cannot provide legal advice to citizens. For your convenience, we have added links to commonly requested information and documents, belo Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Historic Courthouse, Room 20 St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-3839 Fax: 503-366-3925 Contacts Hanson, Sarah - County Counsel Email: sarah.hanson@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-3839;8408 Johnson, Kelly - Legal Assistant Email: kelly.johnson@columbiacountyor.gov District Attorney Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503- 397-0300 Fax: 503-397-2760 Contacts Auxier, Jeff - District Attorney Email: jeff.auxier@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7203;7203 Faltersack, Janice - Advocate/Program Administrator Email: janice.faltersack@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3914;3914 Hoffmeyer, Kristen - Chief Deputy District Attorney Email: Kristen.Hoffmeyer@columbiacountyor.gov Hunt, Dawn - Office Manager Email: dawn.hunt@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7203 Walton, Victoria - Support Enforcement Agent II Email: victoria.walton@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-1105;3921 Elections Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions (503) 397-7214 Fax: (503) 397-7266 Email elections@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Clack, Don - Elections Manager Email: donald.clack@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-8445;8445 Emergency Management Columbia County Department of Emergency Management works to provide an effective county-wide emergency management program to minimize the loss of life, property, and resources resulting from major emergencies and disasters. Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-366-3933 Fax: 503-366-3904 Contacts Brown, Shaun - Deputy Director Email: shaun.brown@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3933 Carey, Chris - Director of Emergency Management Email: christopher.carey@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3934 Hausner, Ryan - Emergency Management Coordinator Email: Ryan.Hausner@columbiacountyor.gov Finance The Columbia County Finance Department is responsible for tax collection and for the financial administration of the county including payroll, budgets and accounts payable. The Finance Department currently holds the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, both bestowed by the Government Finance Officers Association, in recognition of the high professional standards maintained by the department. Contact Us Information 230 Strand Street Saint Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions (503) 397-0060 Fax: (503) 397-7251 Contacts Dreyer, Pam - Accounting Clerk I Email: pam.dreyer@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: (503) 397-0060;7211 Kallstrom, Louise - Finance Director Email: louise.kallstrom@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7252 Merlette, Nancy - Accounting Services Manager Email: nancy.merlette@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7225 Sullivan, LaVena - Accounting Specialist 2 Email: lavena.sullivan@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-0060;8427 Trenton, Mindy - Accountant I Email: mindy.trenton@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: (503) 397-6774 Garbage and Recycling Contact Us Information 1054 Oregon St. St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-7259 Contacts Boutin-Pasterz, Kathleen - Solid Waste Coordinator Email: kathleen.boutin-pasterz@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7259;7259 Human Resources There is a deep satisfaction in knowing you're making a positive impact on people's lives. We believe in the honor and value of public service. Because of the unique responsibilities entrusted in us, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and we accept full accountability of our actions. Contact Us Information 230 Strand Street Saint Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions (503) 397-3874 Contacts Deichman, Carrie - Human Resources Director Email: Carrie.Deichman@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 5033977264 Kammerzelt, Tina - HR Technician Email: Tina.Kammerzelt@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-3874;3874 Justice Court Contact Us Information 1001 Bridge St. P.O. Box 128 Vernonia, OR 97064 Get Directions (503) 429-2441 Fax: 503-429-0151 Contacts Juvenile Our focus is public safety, stability and accountability. We work with youth and families to enable skill development and competencies in those we serve. Contact Us Information Historic Courthouse 230 Strand Street St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 5033970275 Fax: 5033977256 Contacts Land Development Services To provide quality, customer-oriented services to Columbia County citizens and other Department customers in the implementation of goals, policies and standards of the Board of Commissioners as expressed in the County's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, Building, On-Site Wastewater and Solid Waste codes in order to create a functional and sustainable quality of life and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Columbia County. Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-1501 Fax: 503-366-3902 Email building@columbiacountyOR.gov Contacts Dahl, Suzie - Building Official Email: suzie.dahl@columbiacountyor.gov Golson, Teresa - Office Manager Email: teresa.golson@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-1501 Parks, Forests, and Recreation The Columbia county Parks, Forests and Recreation Division manages some of the most diverse and beautiful lands in the county. From protected beaches to secluded forests, visitors can find a multitude of opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. Outdoor lovers can find a multitude of recreational activities, including world class windsurfing, year-round fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, birding, cycling, camping, picnicking and even rural aviation. Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-2353 Email county.parks@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Baker, Riley - Director, General Services Email: Riley.Baker@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3965 Holter, Zach - Office Coordinator Email: Zach.Holter@columbiacountyor.gov Public Health Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions General Public Health Inquiries and 24-hour Emergency Contact: 503-397-7247 Fax: 888-204-8568 Email health@columbiacountyOR.gov Contacts Beaupre, Suzanne - Health Promotion Specialist Email: suzanne.beaupre@columbiacountyor.gov Bell, Heather - Community Health Nurse Supervisor Email: heather.bell@columbiacountyor.gov Christman, Mike - Environmental Services Specialist II Email: mike.christman@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7250 Hickerson, Sarah - Community Health Nurse Email: Sarah.Hickerson@columbiacountyor.gov O'Connell, Erin - Environmental Health Specialist II Email: erin.oconnell@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7222;7222 Osborn, Daniel - Environmental Health Specialist II Email: daniel.osborn@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7210 Parrott, Anne - Preparedness Coordinator Email: anne.parrott@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3929 Paul, Mike - Public Health Director Email: michael.paul@columbiacountyor.gov Rodgers, Lillia - Disease Investigation Specialist Email: lillia.rodgers@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7257 Public Works Contact Us Information 1054 Oregon Street St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-397-5090 Fax: 503-397-7215 Email publicworks@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Boutin-Pasterz, Kathleen - Solid Waste Coordinator Email: kathleen.boutin-pasterz@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7259;7259 Russell, Michael - Public Works Director Email: michael.russell@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-5090 Wheeler, Julie - Office Manager Email: julie.wheeler@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-3960;3960 Whitfield, Michael - Assistant Director Public Works Email: Michael.Whitfield@columbiacountyor.gov Sheriff Contact Us Information 901 Port Avenue St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-366-4611 General Info 503-366-4614 Marine Patrol Contacts Kadell, Roger - Animal Control Officer Email: roger.kadell@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-366-4614 Surveyor Contact Us Information 230 Strand St. Columbia County Courthouse Annex St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions (503) 397-2322 Contacts Woodward, Nathan - Surveyor Email: nathan.woodward@columbiacountyor.gov Tax Office The Columbia County Tax Collector receives the assessment and tax roll from the County Assessor in October each year. Tax statements are mailed by staff in the Tax Collector's office, who also process payments received. Property tax payments are then turned over to the County Treasurer for distribution to the public school districts, cities, fire protection districts, urban renewal districts and other municipal entities that serve the community within Columbia County. Contact Us Information 230 Strand St St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions Email taxcollector@columbiacountyor.gov Contacts Guess, Mary Ann - Treasurer / Tax Collector Email: maryann.guess@columbiacountyor.gov Phone: 503-397-7331 Transit/CC Rider The Columbia County Rider ("CC Rider") serves Columbia County residents and visitors with timely bus service between the communities of Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose, Vernonia, and many others, including trips to Portland and Kelso/Longview, WA. Contact Us Information 1155 Deer Island Rd. St. Helens, OR 97051 Get Directions 503-366-0159 Fax: 503-366-4270 Contacts Connect Resources Helpful Links Address Columbia County 230 Strand Street St. Helens, OR 97051 (503)397-7210 Contact Us