Coos Bay, OR
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Coos BayOR averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $324,616 -0.7% yr/yr · +10.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2008–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$36.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$38.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$15.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$41.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,424 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20256 housing units ($1.1M)
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to review annual state report and building updates
The Library Board of Trustees will review monthly financial, circulation, and librarian reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a building update and the Annual State Report for 2025-2026.
- Building update
- Policy review
- Annual State Report for 2025-2026
- Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
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1.
Introductions
2.
Public Comments
3.
Minutes and Circulation Reports
a.
Monthly Summary
4.
Treasurer's Reports
a.
Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
b.
Memorial Report
5.
Correspondence
6.
Librarian's Report
a.
Librarian's Report
b.
Statistical Graphs
c.
Room Use Report
7.
Friends of the Library Report
8.
Foundation Report
9.
Old Business
a.
Building Update
b.
Policy Review
10.
New Business
a.
Annual State Report for 2025-2026
11.
Announcements
12.
Adjourn
Tue Oct 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on solid waste franchise rate adjustment
The Coos Bay City Council will consider a rate adjustment for the solid waste franchise via Resolution 26-34. The body will also discuss short-term vacation rental compliance and board term expirations.
- Public hearing for proposed solid waste franchise rate adjustment (Resolution 26-34)
- Appointment to the Parks Commission
- Discussion on short-term vacation rental compliance
- Annual presentation by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
- Acceptance of September 2026 financial reports and check register
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Interviews
Parks Commission Interviews
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Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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a.
Public Comments
3.
Consent Calendar
a.
Acceptance of September 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
4.
Presentation
a.
Annual Presentation by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
5.
Action Items
a.
Public Hearing to Consider a Proposed Solid Waste Franchise Rate Adjustment - Approval Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-34
b.
Consideration of Appointment to the Parks Commission
c.
Discussion Regarding Term Expirations for Various City-Appointed Boards and Commissions
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Thu Oct 15, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to review Front Street redevelopment design plans
The Parks Commission will review 60% design plans for bicycle and pedestrian access on the Front Street Redevelopment Project. The body will also continue discussions regarding a pickleball court proposal for Mingus Park.
- Front Street Redevelopment Project: Bicycle and Pedestrian Review of 60% Design Plans
- Mingus Park Pickleball Court Proposal discussion
- Update from Oregon Bay Area Beautification
- Parks and Grants updates
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1.
Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Action Items
a.
Front Street Redevelopment Project – Bicycle and Pedestrian Review of 60% Design Plans
b.
Mingus Park Pickleball Court Proposal – Continued Discussion
c.
Update from Oregon Bay Area Beautification
d.
Parks and Grants Updates
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Wed Oct 7, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider Oregon Department of Energy grant for Fire Station 1 lighting
The Coos Bay City Council will consider accepting an Oregon Department of Energy grant to upgrade lighting at Fire Station 1. The meeting includes several proclamations and a presentation on Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Oregon Department of Energy Grant for Fire Station 1 lighting upgrades (Resolution 26-33)
- Coos Bay Downtown Association Phased Walking Tour Development discussion
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 101 Presentation
- Water Professionals Appreciation Week Proclamation
- Fire Prevention Month Proclamation
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1.
Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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Public Comments
3.
Consent Calendar
a.
Approval of Water Professionals Appreciation Week Proclamation
b.
Approval of Fire Prevention Month Proclamation
c.
Consideration to Accept an Oregon Department of Energy Grant for Replacement and Upgrade to Lighting at Fire Station 1 and Adopt Resolution 26-33 to Appropriate the Grant Funds
4.
Presentation
a.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 101 Presentation
5.
City Manager's Report
6.
Action Items
a.
Approval of Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation
b.
Approval of Filipino American History Mo …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Coos Bay Library Board to review policies and building updates
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly financial and circulation reports. The agenda includes discussions on a building update and a review of board policies.
- Building update
- Policy review
- Monthly financial report and detailed ledger
- Circulation monthly summary
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1.
Introductions
2.
Public Comments
3.
Minutes and Circulation Reports
a.
Monthly Summary
4.
Treasurer's Reports
a.
Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
b.
Memorial Report
5.
Correspondence
6.
Librarian's Report
a.
Librarian's Report
b.
Statistical Graphs
c.
Room Use Report
7.
Friends of the Library Report
8.
Foundation Report
9.
Old Business
a.
Building Update
10.
New Business
a.
Policy Review
11.
Announcements
12.
Adjourn
Thu Sep 24, 2026
URA Board
URA Board to consider road, sidewalk, and downtown plan updates
The URA Board will review proposed road and sidewalk improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The board will also discuss reroofing options for Boardwalk Pavilions and a potential amendment to the Downtown District Urban Renewal Plan.
- Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road and Sidewalk Improvement Projects
- Boardwalk Pavilions reroofing options
- Amendment to the Downtown District Urban Renewal Plan (Resolution 26-07)
- August 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
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Public Comments
a.
Public Comments
2.
Consent Calendar
a.
Acceptance of August 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
3.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road and Sidewalk Improvement Projects
b.
Discussion and Consideration of Approval of a Proposed Boardwalk Pavilions Reroofing Options
c.
Consideration to Amend the Downtown District Urban Renewal Plan - Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-07
4.
Adjourn
5.
Addendum
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
Tree Board
Tree Board to consider code amendment and street tree removal appeal
The Tree Board will meet to discuss amending Chapter 8.30. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a street tree removal request.
- Consideration to amend Chapter 8.30
- Appeal of street tree removal request at 305 S. 4th Street
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Call to Order & Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Amend Chapter 8.30
b.
Appeal of the Decision for the Street Tree Removal Request at 305 S. 4th Street
4.
Board Member/Staff Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Tue Sep 15, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider FY 2026-2027 proposed road projects
The City Council will review proposed road projects for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The body will also consider authorizing two grant applications for infrastructure and brownfields redevelopment.
- Proposed Road Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Resolution 26-31: Regional Infrastructure Fund Grant Application to Oregon Business Development Department
- Resolution 26-32: Business Oregon Brownfields Redevelopment Fund Grant Application
- Appointments to the Bike & Ped Fact Finding Committee
- Executive session to negotiate real property transactions
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1.
Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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Public Comments
3.
Consent Calendar
a.
Acceptance of August 2026 Financial Reports and Check Registers
b.
Approval of Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
c.
Approval of National Preparedness Month Proclamation
d.
Approval of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week Proclamation
e.
Consideration to Ratify Appointments to the Bike & Ped Fact Finding Committee
f.
Consideration to Ratify Coos Bay Downtown Association Representative to the Tree Board
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Action Items
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Thu Sep 3, 2026
Parks Commission Work Session
Parks Commission to discuss Mingus Park pickleball courts
The Parks Commission is holding a work session to discuss a proposal for pickleball courts at Mingus Park. The body will also review planned bicycle and pedestrian improvements linked to FYE 2027 road and sidewalk projects.
- Mingus Park Pickleball Court Proposal discussion
- Presentation of FYE 2027 Road and Sidewalk Project bicycle and pedestrian improvements
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Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Work Session
a.
Mingus Park Pickleball Court Proposal Discussion
b.
Presentation of Planned Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Associated with FYE 2027 Road and Sidewalk Projects
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Tue Sep 1, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider amending the city fee schedule
The Coos Bay City Council will review a resolution to change the city's fee schedule. The meeting includes a presentation on the Pony Creek Watershed Plan and a review of legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities.
- Resolution 26-30 to amend the City's Fee Schedule
- Legislative Priorities for the League of Oregon Cities
- Wild Coast Trails Association presentation on Pony Creek Watershed Plan
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1.
Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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Public Comments
3.
Presentation
a.
Wild Coast Trails Association - Pony Creek Watershed Plan
4.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-30 Amending the City's Fee Schedule
b.
Review and Approval of Recommended Legislative Priorities for the League of Oregon Cities
5.
City Manager's Report
6.
Mayor and Council Comments
7.
Adjourn
8.
Addendum
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
City Council
City Council considers new fees for vacant and blighted properties
The Coos Bay City Council will meet to discuss establishing fees for a Vacant and Blighted Property Program. The body will also consider a grant application for regional infrastructure planning and a construction contract for a handrail project.
- Resolution 26-28 to establish Vacant and Blighted Property Program fees
- Resolution 26-29 for a Regional Infrastructure Fund Planning Grant application
- Construction contract award for the Plant 1 Handrail/Guardrail Project
- Appointment to the Coos County Library Board
- Legislative priorities for the League of Oregon Cities
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Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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Public Comments
3.
Consent Calendar
a.
Consideration of Appointment to the Coos County Library Board
b.
Acceptance of Draft June 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
c.
Acceptance of July 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
4.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Amend the City's Fee Schedule to Establish Vacant and Blighted Property Program Fees - Would Require Adoption of Resolution 26-28
b.
Consideration to Adopt Resolution 26-29 Authorizing Application to Oregon Business Development for Regional Infrastructure Fun …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Coos Bay Library Board to review financial and circulation reports
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly circulation, financial, and librarian reports. The board will also discuss a building update under old business.
- Monthly circulation summary
- Monthly financial report and detailed ledger
- Memorial report
- Building update
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1.
Introductions
2.
Public Comments
3.
Minutes and Circulation Reports
a.
Monthly Summary
4.
Treasurer's Reports
a.
Memorial Report
b.
Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
5.
Correspondence
6.
Librarian's Report
a.
Librarian's Report
b.
Statistical Graphs
c.
Room Use Report
7.
Friends of the Library Report
8.
Foundation Report
9.
Old Business
a.
Building Update
10.
New Business
11.
Announcements
12.
Adjourn
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to discuss South Coast Rail Trail Project
The Parks Commission will meet to discuss the Port of Coos Bay's South Coast Rail Trail Project. The body will also receive updates regarding the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and parks grants.
- Discussion of Port of Coos Bay South Coast Rail Trail Project
- Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery update
- Parks and grants updates
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1.
Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Action Items
a.
Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project" Discussion.
b.
Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update
c.
Parks and Grants Updates
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Coos Bay Library Board to discuss open hours and building updates
The Library Board of Trustees will review monthly financial, circulation, and librarian reports. The board is scheduled to discuss library open hours and building updates under old business.
- Discussion regarding library open hours
- Building update
- Monthly financial report and detailed ledger
- Monthly circulation summary
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1.
Introductions
a.
Welcome new members and thank yous to exiting members
2.
Public Comments
3.
Minutes and Circulation Reports
a.
Monthly Summary
4.
Treasurer's Reports
a.
Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
b.
Memorial Report
5.
Correspondence
6.
Librarian's Report
a.
Librarian's Report
b.
Statistical Graphs
c.
Room Use Report
d.
Marketing and Outreach Report
7.
Friends of the Library Report
8.
Foundation Report
9.
Old Business
a.
Discussion regarding library open hours
b.
Building Update
10.
New Business
11.
Announcements
12.
Adjourn
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Parks Commission Work Session
Parks Commission to discuss public art and sculpture in city parks
The Parks Commission is holding a work session to discuss the installation of public art and sculptures within city parks.
- Discussion regarding public art and sculpture installations in city parks
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Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Work Session
a.
Public Art and Sculpture Installations in City Parks Discussion
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Joint Work Session
City Council and URA Board to review housing policy and big box store reports
The City Council and URA Board will hold a joint work session to review upcoming action items. Discussions will focus on housing policy code audit findings and a report from the Planning Commission regarding big box stores.
- Discussion of Coos Bay Housing Policy and Code Audit findings
- Report on Planning Commission's big box store discussion
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Public Comment
2.
Review of the Upcoming City Council and URA Board Action Items
a.
Discussion Regarding Coos Bay Housing Policy and Code Audit Findings
b.
Report on Planning Commission's Big Box Store Discussion
3.
Adjourn
4.
Addendum
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
URA Board
URA Board to consider contract for Empire Wave Attenuator project
The URA Board will meet to review June 2026 financial reports and the check register. The board is also scheduled to consider awarding a contract for the Empire Wave Attenuator and Pile Replacement Project.
- Contract award consideration for Empire Wave Attenuator and Pile Replacement Project
- Acceptance of June 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
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Public Comments
2.
Consent Calendar
a.
Acceptance of Draft June 2026 Financial Reports and Check Register
3.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Award the Contract for the Empire Wave Attenuator and Pile Replacement Project
4.
Adjourn
5.
Addendum
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council
Council considers emergency contract to remove sunken vessel Commando
The City Council will discuss community development fees and the establishment of vacant and blighted property program fees. The body is also considering the acceptance of a Rural Healthcare Transformation Program Catalyst Grant and the transfer of an art collection to the Coos Art Museum.
- Emergency contract to remove the sunken vessel Commando
- Acceptance of Oregon Health Authority Rural Healthcare Transformation Program Catalyst Grant
- Proposed fees for Vacant and Blighted Property Program
- Transfer of building and permanent art collection to Coos Art Museum
- Discussion on Community Development fees and cost recovery
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Flag Salute
2.
Public Comments
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Public Comments
3.
Consent Calendar
a.
Consideration to Accept the Oregon Health Authority Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP) Catalyst Grant - Would Require Adoption Resolution 26-27 to Appropriate the Grant Funds
4.
Presentation
a.
Semi-Annual Presentation by Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau
b.
Community Development Department Annual Report
5.
Action Items
a.
Consideration to Approve the After-the-Fact Emergency Contract to Remove the Sunken Vessel Commando
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Consideration to Begin Negotiations for Transfer Ownershi …
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Parks Commission - CANCELLED
Coos Bay Parks Commission meeting cancelled
The Parks Commission meeting scheduled for July 17, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda had included items regarding the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and the South Coast Rail Trail Project.
- Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update
- Parks and Grants Updates
- Port of Coos Bay 'South Coast Rail Trail Project' discussion
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Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Action Items
a.
Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update
b.
Parks and Grants Updates
c.
Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project" discussion.
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission Work Session
Planning Commission to review big box store implications
The Planning Commission will hold a work session featuring a presentation on the implications of big box stores for the City of Coos Bay. The meeting includes time for public, commission, and staff comments.
- Presentation on Big Box Store Implications for the City of Coos Bay
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Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
a.
Public Comment
3.
Presentation
a.
Big Box Store Implications for the City of Coos Bay
4.
Planning Commission Comment
5.
Staff Comment
6.
Adjournment
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Parks Commission
Parks Commission to discuss South Coast Rail Trail Project
The Parks Commission will meet to receive updates on the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and parks grants. The body will also discuss the Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project."
- Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery update
- Parks and grants updates
- Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project" discussion
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CITY OF COOS BAY
PARKS COMMISSION MEETING
July 16, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Council Chambers -
500 Central Avenue,
Coos Bay, Oregon
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Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
3.
Action Items
a.
Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Update
b.
Parks and Grants Updates
c.
Port of Coos Bay "South Coast Rail Trail Project" discussion.
4.
Staff/Commissioner Closing Comments
5.
Adjourn
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $16.9M | WEST COAST JV, LLC Department of Defense · REPAIR HIGH PRESSURE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM B5038 |
| $7.0M | WEST COAST JV, LLC Department of Defense · BLDG. 5009 REPAIR INCOMING PDM APRON |
| $5.8M | WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Transportation · CA ERFO NP SEKI 2023-2(2) CRYSTAL CAVE REPAIRS CRYSTAL CAVE PERMANENT |
| $5.5M | WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Transportation · CA ERFO NP YOSE 2023-2(1) JOHN MUIR TRAIL ICE CUT CONSTRUCTION CONTRAC |
| $4.7M | WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Defense · MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT-INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUAN |
| $3.8M | WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of the Interior · C EMERG ESR ALMEDA ROAD GEO HAZ |
| $3.2M | WEST COAST CONTRACTORS, INC. Department of Defense · MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT-INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUAN |
| $3.1M | JOHNSON ROCK PRODUCTS INC Department of Agriculture · PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SUPERVISION TO R |
| $2.2M | JOHNSON ROCK PRODUCTS INC Department of Agriculture · GAOA - THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF ALL WORK AND FURNISHING THE NECESSARY |
| $2.0M | MS. JULIE, INC. Department of Commerce · WEST COAST GROUNDFISH BOTTOM TRAWL SURVEY - FIRST PASS VESSEL |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Coos County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 8, "Flood": 6, "Biological": 2, "Fishing Lo · last Tue Jul 22, 2025)
Traffic fatalities4 (2 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments1,627 (19,515 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,148/mo (391 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.0% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$36.0M
Annual budget
$41.2M
Debt outstanding
6
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$36.0M
Spending$38.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$41.2M
Debt-to-revenue1.14×
Debt-load index75 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
- 2025 (27 meetings)