Departments within the city
government
~ Community Development
Community Development administers codes and
ordinances to safeguard life and property by regulating
building construction and providing municipal code
compliance services.
City Attorney's Office
- Provides legal advice to City Council, City manager,
staff, commissions, committees and task forces.
- Represents and defends City Council, employees,
commissions and committees in litigation for official
acts not covered by insurance, land use matters,
administrative agencies, workers' compensation
claims and other matters.
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Environmental Services
Provides safe water, essential wastewater systems,
watershed management, natural resource restoration,
regulates waste disposal services and manages street
maintenance.
Economic Development
The city is business friendly, with tools and incentives
to help eligible companies willing to invest and
reinvest in Gresham.
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Urban Renewal
Building Rockwood's future: A citywide vote in 2003
established the 1,211-acre Rockwood-West Gresham
Urban Renewal Area.
The 20-year Urban Renewal Plan will improve
Rockwood's economy and community, and is a
partnership among residents, property and business
owners, and the City of Gresham.
Urban Design and Planning
Urban Design and Planning is committed to serving the
needs of our community, both today and into the
future.
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Human Resources
Deals with employment opportunities within the city.
Office of Governance and Management
The Office of Governance and Management (OGM)
manages all City operations and is led by a City
Manager. In addition to all aspects of City management
other key services of OGM include:
- Communications Elections
- Government relations
- Neighborhood associations
- Support to Mayor
City CouncilVolunteer program