The Marion County Bar Association (MCBA) has selected Marion County Justice of the Peace Justin Kidd as the recipient of the Carson Award for service to the community, recognizing his sustained commitment to public service.

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Marion County State of the County Address on Tuesday, March 31! Join your Marion County Commissioners for an important update on the past year's accomplishments and an outline of future plans.

“REACH builds on the work already underway through our Behavioral Health Crisis Center mobile response programs,” said Commissioner Danielle Bethell. “By integrating with Salem Fire, we can respond more effectively in the moment and connect people to the services that support longer-term stability.”