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The Story Behind Oregon City’s New Flag: A Conversation with William Gifford
Oregon City has a new flag, and the story behind it involves citizen polls, design guidelines, tribal consultation, and even a lesson from Canadian history. Few people are better positioned to tell that story than William Gifford, co-owner (with his wife Joyce) of Small Flags, a retail shop right here in Oregon City selling flags…
Read More[UPDATED] Why is Oregon City Suddenly Digging Up It’s Sidewalks?
We received a update from Dayna Webb, Oregon City’s Public Works Director clarifying a few details in this article. Each sidewalk can cost up to $80,000 (not $60,000). The city is looking at installing 70 ramps this year and each must pass a 20 point inspection with 100% success, or they need to be removed…
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