Cannon Beach, OR

City Council Debates Microplastic Funding, Appoints New Tourism Commissioner, and Proclaims Red Cross Month

The Civic AI

Mar 5, 2024

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Public Comment on Microplastic Remediation Funding

The public comment segment began with a resident expressing concerns about the delay in receiving budget line funding approved by the City Council for summer operations. The individual highlighted the significant costs involved in hiring employees to remove marine microplastic from Cannon Beach, emphasizing that the city’s previous funding was insufficient. He urged the council to continue the microplastic remediation budget line, arguing that removing it would harm the community and local environmental quality.

Another speaker, Edward Johnson, President of the Board of Sea Turtles Forever, echoed these concerns. He criticized the city for potentially removing the budget line for microplastic remediation, stressing the importance of the beach to Cannon Beach's identity and tourism. Johnson pointed out that the state was not addressing the microplastic issue adequately and insisted that the city should continue its financial support to ensure the beaches remain clean.

Cannon Beach, OR

Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Community Grant Preliminary Award Recommendations The Cannon Beach Parks & Community Services Committee convened to discuss the community grant preliminary award recommendations. The committee had previously requested a grant amount of $140,000, but the budget committee proposed an increase to $175,000. This increase was met with approval, and

Cannon Beach, OR

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with a discussion on the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on March 15 and April 15, 2025. Jenee Pearce-Mushen, the Chair, raised concerns about the lack of detailed records in the minutes. She emphasized the importance of recording who is

Cannon Beach, OR

Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The Tourism & Arts Commission meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 21st. All members present, including Chair Libby Gast and Vice Chair Greg Swedenborg, agreed to approve the minutes without any modifications.

Rockaway Beach, OR

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner

Expansion of Non-Conforming Use at 544 North Pacific Street The Planning Commission of Rockaway Beach convened to deliberate on a conditional use application for the expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 North Pacific Street. The applicant, David Meyer, sought approval to add an addition to his existing single-family home

Public Comment on Microplastic Remediation Funding

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Parks & Community Services Committee Tackles Grant Funding, Technical Glitches, and Debate Over Watershed Support

Public Works Committee Advances Water Resiliency, Approves Bridge Design, Explores Tolovana Ramp Funding

Tourism & Arts Commission Tackles Public Art Policy, Fund Request Process, and Meeting Rescheduling

Planning Commission Approves Non-Conforming Use Expansion, Recommends Flood Hazard Amendments, Welcomes New Commissioner