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2012 Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance
We had so much fun last year the we bring you the 2nd annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance!. For more information please go to the Recreation and Parks Home Page

City Council Meeting for January 23, 2012 Canceled
The City Council Meeting for January 23, 2012 has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is February 13, 2012

Holiday Tree Removal
The Public Works Department in conjunction with Allied Waste Management and local Boys Scouts are assisting Woodburn residents with Holiday tree drop-off recycling. All Holiday trees must be free of decorations, which includes tinsel. The location is the parking area on Second Street behind the Woodburn Post Office between Lincoln Street and Grant Street and will be staffed by City employees.

For more information, please see the PDF document below or go to the Public Works Web Page

También está disponible en Español

Woodburn Transit is Expanding Hours of Operation!
Great News!! In response to public demand, Woodburn Transit has expand its hours of operation. Transit Operations will begin at 5:45 am with buses running every hour until 8:00 pm in the evening; providing employees and employers an economical and environmentally friendly alternative mode of transportation to and from work. Take the bus, save money, relax and leave the driving to us. For details, see our Urban Services and Transit Division Web Page by clicking Here

WANTED: Historical Information
Do you have something, an item, or information that is Historical regarding the Woodburn Police Department? If so, the Woodburn Police Department would like to have it to build an information site. Any photograph, news clippings, documents, or other items/information would be greatly appreciated. We can scan or photograph most items and return them to you; in most cases the same day. Please contact Nita Marr at nita.marr@ci.woodburn.or.us or by calling Nita at 503-982-2359.

Thank you for your help and interest in Woodburn's History.

Can You ID These People?
Especially a Bank Robbery Suspect?
Located on the Woodburn Police Department's Web Page. Can you help identify people posted on this page? For more information about this page, please visit:

New Library and Aquatics and Fitness Center Web Sites
The Woodburn Library and Aquatics and Fitness Center has a new site. Visit the web site for information on activities and programs at the Aquatics and Fitness Center and Library by clicking on the links below:

City of Woodburn Adopted Budget (Final)

To view the City of Woodburn's Adopted Budget(Final), please follow the link below. If you have any question regarding this Adopted Budget, please call the City of Woodburn's Finance Director at 503-982-5222 or e-mail Ignacio Palacios at Ignacio.Palacios@ci.woodburn.or.us.

City of Woodburn Five Year Forecast
for years
2011-12 to 2015-16

Purpose of the Forecast

The 5 Year Financial Forecast takes a forward look at the City's revenues and expenditures with the purpose of identifying financial trends, shortfalls and issues so the City can proactively address them. Future results are projected based on the City's current service levels, policies and unavoidable future impacts.

For more information please click on the link below:

City of Woodburn Recognizes Julie Moore

Julie Moore accepts the "Mary Tennant Award" Julie Moore, Senior Management Analyst, was honored for her outstanding service to the City of Woodburn at the June 27, 2011 City Council meeting. Council chambers were filled with family and friends who came to watch Julie become the third recipient of the "Mary Tennant" award. This award was established in 2009 and recognizes excellence in public service. Its namesake, Mary Tennant, was a longtime city employee who became the first honoree in 2009. Sgt. Jason Tlusty, a recently retired City of Woodburn police officer, is also a recipient.

The award is one of the highest honors that a Woodburn public employee can receive. "Julie Moore lives the virtues recognized by this award day in and day out. She always puts her community and fellow employees first with a seemingly limitless commitment to serve," says Public Works Director Dan Brown.

For more information and a detailed story of this award, please follow the link below:

Downtown Woodburn Urban Renewal Grant and Loan Program

The City of Woodburn offers business owners an unparalleled opportunity to remodel and repair their businesses, by applying for funding through Woodburn's new Grant and Loan Program. Eligible repairs include both exterior and interior projects, such as:

  • Awnings/Canopies
  • Cornices
  • Design & architectural services (up to $1,000)
  • Electrical
  • Energy efficient upgrades
  • Exterior lighting, painting and cleaning
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Windows
  • Storefronts

For more information about this program, click on the link below:

Downtown Grant and Loan Application Packet - También disponible en Español

Woodburn Customer Services Survey

It is the goal of the City of Woodburn to provide exceptional customer service that is prompt, courteous, and professional. The City would appreciate your feedback regarding the service you have received. Please click on the link below and take a quick survey and let us know what you think.

New Sign Standards

The new sign regulations became effective on January 21, 2011.

Para recibir información en español, llame la División de Planificación al 503-980-2431.