Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments

About 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.