News from City Hall
News from City Hall
Neighborhood Connections
January 2023
 
A video slideshow of photos from 2022 of city staff and community based organizations supporting youth with positive activities instead of youth violence.

Safe Gresham progress

We want more of this energy in 2023! Working together in 2022, we helped prevent community violence through the City's Safe Gresham initiative. We're excited to share the progress we've made so far.

New! Youth activities

We’re partnering with PlayEast! East County Recreation to provide indoor winter youth activities in Gresham. This includes indoor soccer, basketball and art classes. Learn more and register for classes.

Call for artists

Get ready to paint the town fun with us at the City’s 21st annual Gresham Arts Festival on Saturday, July 15. We’re looking for new and exciting artists in all mediums, from metal and wood to pottery and fiber. Tell your friends! Learn more.

Winter water flushing

You may see us out and about. Flushing waterlines is critical to keep our public water system safe and reliable. It removes sediment in pipes and ensures water valves and hydrants are operating properly. Crews start this week in the southwest area. Learn more.

Great news for 181st

Did you hear the good news? Check out what the recent federal spending bill means for Gresham. This safety investment will improve one of our busiest parts of town. We’re grateful to our Oregon legislators for making this happen. Learn more.

Community safety is our top priority

Gresham Mayor Travis Stovall talks to the comunity about safety in his office at City Hall.
Happy New Year from Mayor Travis Stovall. He's kicking off 2023 for the community with his January update, an easy way to stay in the loop!

Housing open house

Tuesday, Jan. 24
6-7:30 pm
Virtual open house
Talk with us about ways the City can encourage housing at our online open house. Weigh in on potential strategies to develop a variety of housing to meet our community’s needs. Learn more and meeting link.

A pet owner and other dog walkers attend a Wag-N-Walk event in Gresham, free to the public. Two teenage boys race down the basketball court during safe night basketball on Friday and Saturday nights in Gresham. A group of people gather for music, food and conversation at the Rockwood Market Hall in Gresham.

Comment: draft disaster plan

When it comes to natural hazards and planning, the City and Multnomah County want to hear from you. Review and comment on a draft plan identifying community needs in the event of an earthquake, flood, wildfire and other hazards.

We are here to help

Ann Travers talks to the community from the Utility billing department about ways the city can help our customers.
If you are facing hardship with your City utility bill (water, wastewater, stormwater), you may qualify for assistance. Get to know Ann Travers and her Utilities Team, who are here to help.
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