CLATSOP COUNTY

Attention Clatsop County partners! Join us Tuesday, October 1st at 2pm for an engaging conversation about brownfield development opportunities in Clatsop County! A brownfields expert will present on funding opportunities for brownfield clean up and community members will be able to share about prospective sites. Reach out to Lydia at (971)203-6547 for additional brownfield resources or event information. #BrownfieldsDevelopment #EPA

$1 Million Received for Rehousing Initiative? Clatsop County recently received nearly $1 million from the Oregon Rehousing Initiative. This is in addition to the more than $4 million awarded to Clatsop County from the Governor’s Emergency Homelessness declaration in 2023 and these new funds will allow us to help even more people. The $1 million grant will enable us to double our rehousing goals, from rehousing 42 households by June 2025 to a new goal of rehousing 82 households by June 2025. The Clatsop County MAC Group has already exceeded the original goal, having rehoused?62 households?by June 2024.? https://lnkd.in/g9Dtkgxa

As part of an economic opportunities planning process. Clatsop County Community Development Department invites community members and local business owners to complete a short survey on future economic development issues facing Clatsop County and northwest Oregon.? “We want and need to hear from residents and business owners. This is your opportunity to provide input on how you would like to see Clatsop County grow economically,” said Clatsop County Planning Manager Jay Blake. With the likelihood that the recently approved Habitat Conservation Plan will limit revenue from logging and possibly cause a reduction in living wage jobs, Clatsop County is at a critical juncture. The online survey is available through August 5, 2024, in English and Spanish. Listen to our conversation with Clatsop County Planning Manager Jay Blake about the Economic Development Analysis project and survey in Clatsop County.? https://lnkd.in/gh8rmxHc https://lnkd.in/g7JjCg6s

Clatsop County Convenes Elected Official Forum? This past Wednesday, Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Chair Mark Kujala brought local elected leaders and facilitated discussions on the: FEMA BIOP, which looks at the impact of the flood insurance program on species protected by the Endangered Species Act. Starting July 15, this program will:? * Prohibit all new development in the floodplain? * Incorporate the ESA into local floodplain ordinances? * Require permit applicants to develop a Floodplain Habitat Assessment documenting that the proposed development will achieve “no net loss”? New flood plain maps coming from FEMA? ? Sheriff Matt Phillips provided an overview about the County's new deflection program which is focused on directing individuals into treatment before any minor drug possession charges are filed.?

Coastal residents urge ODOT and Lawmakers to "Maintain What We Have” State lawmakers traveled to Oregon’s North Coast to hear about transportation challenges and needs along the north and central coast. Clatsop County Commissioner Lianne Thompson strongly urged the Joint Committee on Transportation to prioritize investments in safety and the maintenance, rehabilitation, and operations of existing transportation facilities across the shared transportation system. https://lnkd.in/gx9sSSeK

Clatsop County has been collecting your stories for our Clatsop County Voices campaign. In part three of our interview with Dan Hess he talks about how he became the Troll at the Scandinavian Festival. Listen to his story here. https://lnkd.in/gpEwKiEi

Fort George co-owner Chris Nemlowill talked with Clatsop County Public Affairs Officer Patty Jo Angelini about opening up Fort George Brewery in 2007. It was his dream to open a pub that would be a true community gathering spot. https://lnkd.in/gEtWbAn9

SUCCESS: County Land Donation To Create Affordable Housing Clatsop County transferred surplus property known as the North North 40 to the City of Seaside to be developed for affordable housing in Spring 2022. This action was a result of one of the Board of Commissioners' strategic plan goals to promote housing development in Clatsop county. The strategic plan includes making surplus county-owned property available for housing development. The County has looked at a number of county-owned properties that may be suitable for housing and in the future may consider transferring additional properties that can spur affordable housing development.?

We invite residents to send stories and photos of family memories that have been passed through generations or a personal recollection of a major event that happened in Clatsop County. Hear the epic story of how 25 Ladies, between the ages of 60 - 93, from the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District aquatic exercise programs bared it all to raise awareness and needed resources to build a warm water therapy pool at our beloved Sunset Pool in Seaside, Oregon. https://lnkd.in/gqNVwHke

Clatsop County is accepting applications for two vacancies on the County-wide Budget Committee. Budget committee members review the proposed overall county budget, make recommendations and approve the proposed budget for adoption by the county commissioners. The committee is made up of five county commissioners and five local residents appointed by commissioners. The committee generally meets in May to review the proposed budget. One vacancy is for a term ending June 30, 2025 and the other for a term ending June 30, 2027. It is preferred but not required that applicants live within Commissioner Districts 1 and 4. District 1 includes Warrenton, Hamond and southwest Astoria. District 4 represents areas south and east of Astoria. https://lnkd.in/gaDh6gCn