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  Through a partnership with Washed Ashore, an organization dedicated to collecting and transforming ocean garbage into unique art sculptures which are put on display around the world, one of their art sculptures is now on display in the Preway in downtown Coos Bay.
The new partnership began after Washed Ashore opened a second processing and refurbishing facility in Coos Bay earlier this year. Washed Ashore uses their art sculptures to educate others about pollution in the ocean and to spread the message about keeping plastic garbage out of our waterways.
Washed Ashore has 80 plus art sculptures which are mostly used as traveling exhibits that are put on display around the globe. Through those traveling exhibits, Washed Ashore generates revenue, which is used and augmented with grants and donations to fund its ongoing work. We are fortunate that Washed Ashore has extended their operations into Coos Bay and I am thankful about their willingness to display one of their sculptures in our city at no cost.
For more information about Washed Ashore, their history, sculptures and how you can get involved, visit their website or contact them at (458) 710-1186.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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 The City of Coos Bay will hold a public meeting during the City Council meeting, beginning at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers, to take public comment on issues surrounding rental challenges in the community. The focus will be on:
- Causes and consequences of severe rent burdens within the City
- Barriers to reducing rent burdens; and
- Possible solutions to reduce the number of severely rent burdened households within the City
The public is encouraged to attend, as well as those directly affiliated with:
- Local housing providers
- Local service providers
- Households experiencing severe rent burden
- Public Housing Authority
- Community Action Agency
- Non-profit housing and service provider
Microsoft Teams Remote Attendance Link
Meeting Live Link/Video
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2023-2033 Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities Plan
Parks Commission Public Hearing Scheduled
 The Coos Bay Parks Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue. The Commission will continue its review of the draft 2023-2033 Parks, Recreational and Cultural Facilities Plan. Your attendance is encouraged.
The City Council directed the Plan preparation in May of 2022 and since that time, community surveys and preparation of the draft Plan has been underway. The draft Plan focuses on existing recreational and cultural facility needs, sustainable funding options for maintenance and enhancement, public/private partnerships for grant and foundation funding and opportunities for community collaboration.
You can review the draft plan after 5 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at www.coosbayor.gov by scrolling to the “News” section on the City’s web page. Written comments are welcome. Consultant Carolyn Johnson is available to accept your feedback and she can be reached at cjohnson@coosbay.org or 541-252-2861.
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 Consistent with City Council’s goal to expand housing opportunities, work on a Housing Production Strategy (HPS) is underway. Completion of the HPS will establish additional programs and policies to ensure or incentivize production of needed housing by price point for rent and ownership. The HPS strategies will support the City of Coos Bay in facilitating new housing options.
By spring of 2023, the HPS will be completed and identify, among other information, a description of chosen housing strategies, a timeline for adoption, and when implementation of the strategies is expected to achieve needed housing. The report will include housing needs by income, number of units anticipated to be created, populations who would benefit from HPS implementation and how progress on new housing will be documented.
Watch for next week’s Friday Update on how you can participate in the HPS process. For more information, contact Community Development Consultant Carolyn Johnson at 541-252-2861 or cjohnson@coosbay.org.
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 The last Wine Walk of 2022 is this this Friday. Make your donation, grab your wine glass and walking map from the Coos Bay Visitor Center, 50 Central Avenue. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Your $10 donation supports the Egyptian Theatre.
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City Hires New Code Enforcement Officer |
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The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for coordinating enforcement of many aspects of the Coos Bay Municipal Code including building without a permit, overgrown vegetation, accumulation of junk or garbage and public nuisances. We are excited to welcome Fred Jacquot to the City team. Jacquot’s previous engineering and project management experience will provide a broad perspective to Code Enforcement. He and his wife are native Oregonians who moved to the Coos Bay area in 2000 to fulfill their dream of living on the Oregon Coast. Both enjoy travelling and fishing and appreciate the natural beauty and quality of life our region has to offer. Having raised their five kids in the area, the Jacquots look forward to taking longer and more frequent trips together. |
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 The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their 30th Annual Economic Outlook Forum on Friday, December 9.The keynote speaker is John Mitchell.
Additional information and reserving your seat can be done online at Bay Area Chamber's Facebook page or by calling (541) 266-0868.
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Birds on the Estuary
 Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center at 91141 Cape Arago Hwy, in Charleston. This event is free but registration is required. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Hosted by the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve,
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 Join the Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) for our Reindeer Roundup starting this week and running through December 21. Our Downtown Reindeer, Ruckus, has convinced Santa's reindeer not to go back to the North Pole. Instead, the reindeer are exploring all the Downtown, Front Street, and Coos Bay Village businesses. When you do find a reindeer, enter to win at those locations. You might win a reward in the form of gift basket with donated items from the Coos Bay Downtown businesses. Participating businesses hours may vary.
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 Two incredible events will take place this Saturday all for the benefit of kids right here in Coos County. It’s the largest Toy Drive in Oregon, the K-DOCK Rotary Bus Jam and Bykes for Tykes Toy Run!
This Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., volunteers will collect at three sites in Coos County: Bi Mart in Coos Bay and North Bend and Bandon US Cellular! Bring a new unwrapped toy, nonperishable food or a cash donation during that time and our volunteers will get them ready for distribution day the following week.
At the same time, the annual Bykes for Tykes Toy Run will deliver more than 200 bicycles and loads and loads of toys on motorcycles. It’s a thunderous heartwarming site you do not want to miss. A tradition that has been making Christmas magical for multiple decades!
Both these events come together and bring a little joy to kids who might not otherwise get a bike or toy for Christmas. We thank our community for always coming through and we appreciate you beyond words. We will see you Saturday!
More Information about Bykes for Tykes - https://www.facebook.com/bykesfortykes
More Information and Toy/Bike Registration at busjam.org
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Codes/Planning Specialist
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of full-time Codes/Planning Specialist. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email at administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at administration@coosbay.org or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings. Deadline for receiving completed applications is 5 p.m., December 8, 2022. For full announcement and application packet, click button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Planner I
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of full-time Planner I. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office or by email at administration@coosbay.org. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at administration@coosbay.org or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings. This job will be opened until filled. To be considered for first application review, submit complete application by December 5, 2022 at 5 p.m. For full announcement and application packet, click button below.
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