But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the
Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no
authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek
my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will
forgive their sin and heal their land.
For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations
O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations,
and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before
you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear;
O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, o
my God, because your city and your people are called by your name."
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding
and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as
his heritage!
I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you
afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not
go through your land.
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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
The President and Vice President by name
Congress
The Governor by name
The Mayor by name
City Council Members by name
Judges
All first responders- police, fire fighters, EMTS
Different departments within the city government
All branches of the military, their leaders, and their families
Wisdom and revelation for those who govern over us, and respond to tragedies,