City of Gresham

State of the City Address When: Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:30PM Where: Gresham High Auditorium 1200 N Main Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Plan to Attend
Mayor Shane Bemis will deliver the annual State of the City address before City Council, community leaders and citizens starting at 6:30PM Thursday, Feb. 13, at Gresham High School in the auditorium. A reception before the address starts at 6PM. The public is invitied to attend.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Jan 14, 2014 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Dec 10, 2013 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Nov 12, 2013 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Grand Opening! When: Thu Nv 21, 2013 11AM-12PM Where: Rockwood Public Safety Bldg 675 NE 181st Av Gresham OR Get Map!

You're Invited!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission and Gresham Poice Department invite you to attend the grand opening of the Rockwood Public Safety Facility, Thu Nov 21, 2013 11AM.

Parking is available on site and just north of the site on NE Oregon St. Mayor Shane Bemis, Police Chief Craig Junginger and other dignitaries look forward to seeing you there!

Public input welcome When: Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

Gresham is updating its rules for food and beverage carts (coffee carts, mobile food vendors, taco trucks) and temporary uses (farmers' markets, Christmas tree lots, fruit and veggie stands, and similar uses).

The City Council will consider changes to rules, processes, fees and inspections at its 6 p.m. Oct. 1 meeting. Public comments are welcome.

Changes include:

• Sorting uses into four categories: Temporary, Intermittent, Interim and Food and Beverage Carts
• New definitions.
• Clarify where uses are permitted.
• Establish safety rules, including for lighting, site ingress and egress, pedestrian hazards, fire separation and rules for drive-throughs.
• Set compatibility rules, including for setbacks, increased distance from residential uses, adequate parking and bathrooms for food service uses.
• Provide appearance rules, including for signage; screening; maintenance; quality of shelter for customers; and not allowing food carts in motorized vehicles if they are to remain on a site for more than four hours.

All meeting locations are ADA accessible.

Public Invited Town Hall Meeting

When: Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:30-7:30PM Where: Butler Creek Elementary School 2789 SW Butler Rd Get Map!

The City is hosting a series of town hall meetings this fall to continue its Invest in Gresham discussion with the community about funding critical police and fire services, including the possibility of a voter-approved levy in May 2014.

Because of Oregon’s statewide property tax restrictions and Gresham’s low $3.61 permanent property tax rate, the City is at a defining moment in its ability to provide the level of essential police and fire services this rapidly growing, urban city needs.

Last fall the Gresham City Council established a temporary fee as an interim solution to maintain police, fire and park service levels through June 2014. With expiration of that $7.50-per month fee less than a year away, the process of a potential levy to stabilize funding for public safety long term starts now.

Coalition of Gresham Neighborhoods When: Tue Oct 08, 2013 7PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Public welcome
The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations was formed to provide structure and support for the leadership of Gresham's neighborhood associations, enabling more effective cooperation among neighborhood associations in order to achieve desired outcomes. Goals of the Coalition include providing a public forum for the review and evaluation of issues and problems, providing education and information on specific areas such as land use, and providing a unified voice for the neighborhood associations.

The Coalition meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:00PM

Public Invited Town Hall Meeting

When: Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:30-7:30PM Where: Metro East Community Media 829 NE Eighth St Get Map!

Limited seating is available at this meeting. RSVP at 503-618-2247.

The City is hosting a series of town hall meetings this fall to continue its Invest in Gresham discussion with the community about funding critical police and fire services, including the possibility of a voter-approved levy in May 2014.

Because of Oregon’s statewide property tax restrictions and Gresham’s low $3.61 permanent property tax rate, the City is at a defining moment in its ability to provide the level of essential police and fire services this rapidly growing, urban city needs.

Last fall the Gresham City Council established a temporary fee as an interim solution to maintain police, fire and park service levels through June 2014. With expiration of that $7.50-per month fee less than a year away, the process of a potential levy to stabilize funding for public safety long term starts now.

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• Road Work Underway on SE Powell Valley Road
• Musicalu is Summer Fun for Children
• Help Mark Stormdrains
• Are You Ready? Take the 'Be Ready Challenge'
• Get Inspired by Greg's Story
• City Hosts CPR Training
• Healthy Kids' Fair Sept. 7
• Volunteer Mentors Needed at Local Schools
• City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

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