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Breaking Down the March 9 Special Election
For more information about the four local measures which will be on the ballot at the March 9, 2010 Special Election, you can read City Manager Jim Bennett's article in the February 2010 edition of the City News.
2010 Draft Comprehensive Plan Map
City Council and City staff will be presenting the 2010 Draft Damascus Comprehensive Plan Map to the community this spring, beginning with Coffee Klatches and finalizing with a community wrap-up open house (date forthcoming).  (more ...)
Let’s Talk - Host a Coffee Klatch
Would you like to host a Coffee Klatch to review and comment on the 2010 Draft Comprehensive Plan Map?  This spring you are invited to host or attend an informal meeting where your neighbors and friends discuss this important effort in an informal setting.  More info.
Comprehensive Plan Map Survey 2010
Please take just a few minutes to respond to this short survey to let us know how you would like to be involved, receive information, and identify any other questions you may have. 
Interim Urban Forestry Ordinance
In December of 2009 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2009-41 which continued a temporary ban on clear cutting of trees in Damascus. (more ...)
CERT Volunteers
City of Damascus seeks residents interested in becoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers to help their neighborhood during a disaster.  Two courses are coming in April.  More info.
City Hall Drop Site for Battery Recycling
The City has provided a convenient drop site for household batteries at City Hall. There is a receptacle available 24 hours a day (more ...)
Transportation Planning
The Damascus Transportation System Plan will be the transportation element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and will follow the City’s Core Values. Please visit the Transportation Planning page for more information.
Neighborhood Association Interest Survey
Your Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) invites Damascus citizens to complete this Neighborhood Association Interest Survey. (more ...)
H1N1 Information
The City of Damascus is working closely with local and regional agencies to stay abreast of the H1N1 situation.   Latest information
Mayor's Message
By Mayor Jim Wright
Greetings fellow citizens of Damascus:

I’m wishing you and the City a great 2010.  In this article I will be addressing my overall perspective on city government in order for others to understand where I am coming from as your Mayor.

Our city government is a representative form of government. We elect six city councilors and a mayor (that comprise the Damascus City Council) to make decisions for the residents of Damascus. We expect the Council to spend the time and energy to study issues, get the facts and make decisions that are in the best interest of the City as a whole while taking into consideration the interests of all individual citizens. (more ...)

Upcoming Meetings
February 09, 2010 07:00 PM
Building Neighborhood Networks meeting
February 11, 2010 06:30 PM
Council Work Session
February 16, 2010 07:00 PM
City Council Meeting
February 17, 2010 04:00 PM
Development Code TST meeting
February 17, 2010 06:45 PM
Committee for Citizen Involvement Meeting
February 18, 2010 06:30 PM
Council Work Session
February 23, 2010 06:30 PM
Council Work Session
March 01, 2010 07:00 PM
City Council Meeting
March 02, 2010 06:00 PM
Council Study Session
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