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Meet Your City Manager Candidates
Join us for refreshments at City Hall on May 21st, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM as you meet the top City Manager candidates.  
Core Values Adopted
After reviewing public comments, on May 7, 2012 the Damascus City Council adopted a refined set of the Damascus Core Values.  These values form the foundation of efforts to plan and guide the changes in the community.  All of the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan and provisions in the Development Code derive from these Core Values.
Damascus City News - May 2012
Click here to read City News.
Committee for Citizen Involvement Recruitment
Four seats on the City’s Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) are up for reappointment or new appointment beginning July 1, 2012. Citizens interested in volunteering to serve may apply by filling out the committee application form. (more ...)
Planning Commission Recruitment
The City of Damascus is recruiting for one open seat on the Planning Commission.  Citizens interested in serving may apply by filling out the Planning Commission application form and submitting it to City Hall. Deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 pm, June 11, 2012.  See recruitment flyer for more details.  Application (Word)
Trillium Creek Park Concept Plan
Follow the link for up to date information on the Anderegg property park development. Trillium Creek Park Concept Plan.
2012 City Council Election
The Mayor’s seat and Council seats 1 (Dean), 2 (Ledbury) and 6 (Helm) will be on the ballot for the November 6, 2012 election. Citizens interested in running for Council may file their documents at City Hall beginning May 30, 2012. The filing deadline is August 28, 2012 at 5:00 pm.  For additional information, visit the 2012 Council Election web page.
Kaiser Healthy Food Access Grant
Read about the Kaiser Healthy Food Access Grant.
Your Council in Action
Reported by Dan O'Dell, City Manager
 

The following article is comprised of Council actions taken at Damascus City Council meetings and work sessions during mid March through mid April. The Damascus City Council:
Recruited for two open Planning Commission positions and appointed Mark Fitz - Following a two month recruitment process, Council interviewed five candidates for the two open positions on the Planning Commission and then filled one position by appointing Mark Fitz. Recruitment to fill the other open position is underway.
Received a status report on Metro 2006 Open Space bond Local Share – The City’s share of this grant is $724,997. The City is in the process of finalizing the purchase of 14.3 acres of property with this grant. Based on previous direction by Council, staff facilitated an addendum to the grant agreement that allows the City to use the balance of the grant to construct the Trillium Creek Park. (more ...)
Upcoming Meetings
May 21, 2012 07:00 PM
City Council Meeting
May 22, 2012 06:30 PM
Planning Commission Meeting
May 28, 2012 08:00 AM
City Offices Closed - Memorial Day
May 30, 2012 04:00 PM
Development Code TST meeting
May 31, 2012 06:30 PM
City Council Work Session
June 04, 2012 07:30 AM
Coffee w/the Mayor
June 04, 2012 07:00 PM
Budget Hearing
June 04, 2012 07:00 PM
City Council Meeting
June 06, 2012 07:30 AM
Coffee with Councilors
June 06, 2012 06:30 PM
Committee for Citizen Involvement
June 08, 2012 07:30 AM
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