Tanya Ange

County Administrator Tanya Ange has served as the chief executive of the Washington County organization since August 2020. Under the county’s home-rule charter, Ms. Ange is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county organization, one of three that make up the Portland metropolitan area. Washington County serves a growing and diverse population of 606,378 people – the second largest among Oregon’s 36 counties – with a staff of 2,368 full-time equivalent positions and an annual budget of $1.6 billion. Washington County’s mission is to provide excellent and cost-effective services that support healthy, peaceful, safe and sustainable communities and encourage meaningful participation in community activities and county governance. More information about Washington County can be found at washingtoncountyor.gov.  

Ms. Ange is a credentialed manager through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and has earned a master’s degree in Urban Studies Management in 2006 and a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services in 2000, both at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Oregon Association of County Administrators and a Board Member for the National Association of County Administrators.  Ms. Ange is the incoming President Elect for the International City County Management Association