Special Districts Association of Oregon

Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) was founded in 1979 with the mission to assist special service districts in providing cost-effective and efficient public services to the people of Oregon. With over 900 local government members, SDAO serves as an advocacy and support organization, providing training, information resources, and other support programs for its members. The organization is governed by a twelve-member board of directors responsible for the general supervision and policy formulation in accordance with the Association’s bylaws. SDAO holds an annual business meeting where members elect the board of directors for two-year terms. As the membership and the operation of special districts have become more complex, SDAO has evolved into an impactful lobbying and educational organization, addressing the changing needs of its members and providing effective advocacy with state administrative agencies and other units of government.