It is hard for me to believe that this is the fourth quarterly article that I am writing for the Trail News. It means that I am nearing the end of my first year of service as Mayor of this fabulous city. it is also hard for me believe that i am returning to a topic that i discussed in my second article, and by the time you read this article, you will know more about this topic than I now know.

Watch the State of the City 2011 address by Mayor Doug Neeley.

Proclamations are considered a "ceremonial" document.  They are provided as a public service by the Mayor's Office and are a great way to increase public awareness in the community on such issues as:

In the last issue of Trail News, Alice Norris gave a great summary of the accomplishments during her incumbancy as Mayor. I am going to put forward the growth challenges that I feel are now before us.

Main Street is Open!

In my last Trail News article, I discussed economic challenges and opportunities in our City.

The Willamette Falls National Heritage Area Coalition* invites citizens from 2pm TO 4pm on January 15, 2011 to walk the length of the historic arch bridge between Oregon City and West Linn on the day it closes for a two-year restoration. View photos, slideshow, and more information...

It began like bad fiction. Our city manager resigned. The City was bleeding red ink. Budget shortfalls led us to close the library two days a week. The Porn Shop moved in on 7th Street. The legislature cut the trains just after we approved a construction contract for our Amtrak station. Our injury and fatal car accident rate was the highest in Oregon for a city over 10,000. Our population had doubled in 14 years. We completed a fire station that would sit vacant for 5 long years.

TAKE ANOTHER LOOK
OREGON CITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING MAYOR NORRIS’S TERM
2003-2010

Created a Climate for Economic Success:

Charlie Prosser was born on the Fourth of July in 1904 -- which means that he celebrated his 106th birthday on Sunday! Although he was born in Kansas, he spent the past 70 years in Oregon City. During World War I, he served in the National Guard and was stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas.

Vision: To re-establish Oregon City's historic role as a regional hub.

Mission: To build a sustainable community that promotes public health and safety, economic growth, and protects the livability, environment, and uniqueness.