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Oregon Population Forecast Program (OPFP) – Region 1 In-Person Meetings

March 2026

Curry, Coos, Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath, Deschutes, Jefferson, Lake, Crook & Harney Counties

Join us to ask questions and provide feedback on the Proposed Population Forecasts.

Remote participation will be available for all sessions, and each meeting will be recorded. The presentations will be focused on the results for counties and UGBs and updates since the Preliminary Forecast Presentations (December 2025). An overview of the OPFP methodology was presented in the fall and copies are available online on the OPFP website.

Updated Meeting Information

March 6th, 2026
Deschutes, Harney, Klamath, Jefferson Counties
Where: Hybrid -- In-Person (Bend, OR) and Online


Schedule:
10:00 am - 10:50 am Deschutes County and UGBs
10:50 am - 11:40 am Harney County and UGBs
11:40 am - 12:30 pm Lunch Break
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm Klamath County and UGBs
1:20 pm - 2:10 pm Jefferson County and UGBs

In Person
No advance registration is required to attend in person. The meeting will be held in room LIB 221 of the Barber Library on the COCC campus (2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703). LIB 221, also called the Max Merrill conference room, is past the staff offices on the east side of the building. The parking lot next to the library doesn't require a permit.

Virtual
Register in advance the Zoom meeting link:
https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/HJ64J5iESLa2yC3_2T3FRQ
 

March 13th, 2026
Jackson, Josephine, Lake Counties
Where: Hybrid -- In-Person (Medford, OR)

Schedule:
10:00 am - 10:50 am Jackson County and UGBs
10:50 am - 11:40 am Josephine County and UGBs
11:40 am - 12:30 pm Lunch Break
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm Lake County and UGBs

In Person
No advance registration is required to attend in person. The meeting will be held at the Santo Community Center (701 N Columbus Ave, Medford, OR 97501).

Virtual
Register in advance the Zoom meeting link:
https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/LTNo3UdcSIyX2LK2RSROYQ

 

March 27th, 2026
Coos, Curry, Douglas, Crook Counties
Where: Hybrid -- In-Person (Roseburg, OR) and Online

Schedule:
10:10 am - 11:00 am Coos County and UGBs
11:00 am - 11:50 am Curry County and UGBs
11:50 am - 12:20 pm Lunch Break
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm Douglas County and UGBs
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm Crook County and UGBs

In Person
No advance registration is required to attend in person. The meeting will be held in the Umpqua Room at the Roseburg Public Library (1409 Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470).

Virtual
Register in advance the Zoom meeting link:
https://pdx.zoom.us/meeting/register/utA2aG60RNe3jr_oPnDO_g

 


 
 
 

Oregon Population Forecast Review and Appeal Process 

The review and appeal processes are mandated by the Oregon Administrative Rules. 

The 45-day formal review process begins, March 30, 2026 and ends on May 15, 2026. Within this 45-day period, a member of the public or an affected local government may file objections with PRC. 

If you plan to file an objection to a proposed population forecast, please first send an email to Neal Marquez at askprc@pdx.edu to notify us of your intent prior to submitting your appeal form and supporting information.

These objections must be filed in writing using this form (pdf) and must be submitted via US Mail or email to PRC by no later than 5:00 pm on May 15, 2026. 

A valid objection must include data or other information to support the objection. Acceptable data and information may include:

  • Corrections or revisions to information that had been previously sent to PRC (e.g., General Demographic Survey, Housing Development Survey).
  • New information that was obtained after submitting a completed demographic or housing development survey during the forecast development period.
  • Evidence that any of the supporting information used to develop the forecasts is erroneous.
  • Other information that PRC determines is relevant.

Please note there are three possible outcomes of the formal review period.

  • If PRC does not receive an objection within the 45-day period, the Proposed forecast becomes the basis for the Final forecast.
  • If PRC receives an objection within the 45-day period, PRC will review the objection along with its supporting information, and make appropriate changes, if necessary, to the Proposed forecast, which will be reflected in the Final forecast.
  • PRC may overrule the objection as a reserved right, and affirm the Proposed forecast, which would then be issued as the Final forecast.