Be safe, be seen, this Halloween

Tricks from Gresham Fire and Police to make your holiday a treat!

Youth Advisory Council openings

The City's “YAC” is seeking passionate high school students to represent Gresham’s youth, advise on City projects and engage in community service. YAC members work closely with City leaders, participating in monthly meetings and activities.

A group of Gresham high school students on the Youth Advisory Committee smile at a monthly meeting.

Learn more and apply

A woman Gresham Police officer stands next to her cruiser while on call in a Gresham neighborhood.

Neighborhood Crime Prevention Workshop

Learn ways to safeguard your neighborhood and what neighbors can do together to prevent crime. This free Police and Community Together workshop is hosted by Gresham Police on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at City Hall.

Learn more and RSVP

City Council candidates forum

The Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations is hosting a forum to hear from candidates in this year's Gresham City Council races from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursday, Oct.17, via Zoom. We hope you’ll tune in. Learn more and get the Zoom link.

Vote on City Charter amendments

A woman snaps a photo of her children playing on equipment at the Downtown Rockwood redevelopment.

Family time at Downtown Rockwood, an urban renewal redevelopment.

This November, Gresham voters can make their city government more efficient and responsive.

Modernizing urban renewal guidelines

Measure 26-256 is needed to make Gresham more responsive to community problems and needs, from public safety to job creation to infrastructure. And to align the City Charter with state laws for managing urban renewal districts. Measure 26-256 does not raise taxes or authorize the creation of a new tax. Learn more about this ballot measure.

Changing the voting threshold for Charter changes

Currently, changing the City Charter requires 60% of voters to say “yes.” Measure 26-255 would lower that requirement to a simple majority, meaning more than half of the votes cast. This is consistent with the Oregon Constitution and other Oregon cities. Learn more about this ballot measure.

Fall reminders

A pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, which can be recycled.

Pumpkin recycling

A treat not a trick! Did you know pumpkins can go in your yard debris cart? All things green from your garden, including leaves, can be included. Please, no pet waste or garbage in yard debris carts. Yard debris information.

Backyard burn ban

Gresham no longer allows backyard burning. If your property is larger than 1 acre, you can apply for an Open Burn Permit on our website. Residents may not burn yard clippings, garbage or any material that produces dense smoke. Learn more.

Sticks burn in a metal barrel outside. The City of Gresham has banned backyard burning.

A man with a baseball cap leans over a broken lamp to explain how he will repair it during Gresham's volunteer event.

A woman wearing a hat is smiling while hemming with a needle and thread.

Two women sort through stacks of gently used clothes at Gresham's free swap.

Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap

Have clothing to mend, an out-of-commission lamp or jewelry that needs a clasp replaced? Get your items fixed for free by volunteers on Saturday, Nov. 9. Bring your secondhand winter gear and coats to swap for free, too.

Prep your items