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Announcement
Stamp Price Going Up During Voting Season

The cost of a first class stamp increases May 11, 2009 after ballots go in the mail but before they are due.

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Publish them FREE in one of our Contemporary Photo Albums for everyone to enjoy.
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stimulus package
The new federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will inject millions of dollars into local economies around the nation.

But identifying exactly which funding will be made available to assist the citizens of Grant County (in the 407 page Act) is tedious.

Here are some preliminary links we've found that will help you understand a few elements of the plan that can benefit you or your business as the money becomes available:
STIMULUS DOWNLOADS
STIMULUS INFORMATION LINKS


Grant County Department Updates
acrobatSeveral important documents for builders and developers are now available - here online - including the Grant County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Grant County Land Development Code (complete or by chapter) from their Download Page »
acrobatThe Clerk's office has published interactive Tax Appeal Forms (available for download) and information sections for Elections, Passports and Marriage Licensing. Click Here to find out if you are registered to vote
THE NEW GRANT COUNTY PHOTO GALLERIES
Oregon photosA picture is worth a thousand words...

See Grant County from a photographic perspective in the new Contemporary Photo Galleries.

Have some digital images of your own to contribute? We encourage you to join us free and put your pictures online for everyone to enyoy.

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Announcement
Stamp Price Going Up During Voting Season

The cost of a first class stamp increases May 11, 2009 after ballots go in the mail but before they are due.

This means you'll literally have to give the government your $0.2 for your vote to count.
THE ECONOMIC PERCOLATOR
The new Percolator is an online, periodical publication by the Grant County Economic Development Department.

It keeps you informed about the latest business assistance programs, employee training workshops, financial assistance pipelines, application procedures...

Everything you need to make your enterprise work.

SEE THE LATEST PERCOLATOR »
DOMESTIC FUEL SURVEY RESULTS
Thank you, Grant County, for participating!
Q1. What source of fuel do you use for space heating your home? Check all that apply.
Fuel oil
42.0%
Propane
15.6%
Wood pellets
2.7%
Cord wood
66.9%
Electricity
53.6%
Q2. What source of fuel do you use for heating hot water? Check all that apply.
Fuel oil
1.1%
Propane
9.3%
Wood pellets
0.0%
Cord wood
2.0%
Electricity
90.5%
Q3. What type of fuels do you use, most to least?
Gallons of fuel oil
42.2%
Gallons of propane
17.7%
Tons wood pellets
2.9%
Cords of wood
72.2%
kWh Electricity
41.7%
Q4. If you could save money on your heating and hot water fuel bills, would you consider an alternative source of fuel?
Yes
74.2%
No
25.8%
Q5. If you answered yes in question number 4, check each alternative you would consider. Check all that apply.
Fuel oil
19.3%
Propane
29.2%
Wood pellets
55.8%
Cord wood
46.7%
Electricity
38.0%
Q6. If it would definitely save you money, would you change to wood pellets?
Definitely
15.4%
Possibly
25.8%
Maybe
25.1%
Definitely not
33.6%
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