News & Events

City of Hood River is now Hiring - Customer Service Representative – Municipal Court Administrator.  The City of Hood River, OR is accepting applications for the position of Customer Service Representative.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the activities and operations of the Municipal Court.  This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $3,019 per month plus an excellent benefit package.  An oral interview and reference check plus job-related tests may be required.  First review of applications will take place on Monday, May 13.  Open until filled.  Email cover letter and resume to jana@ci.hood-river.or.us.  Applications, full position description and instructions on how to apply may be obtained from the City of Hood River website:  ci.hood-river.or.us.  The City of Hood River is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  Click HERE for the application packet.   

City of Hood River Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014.  Click HERE 

Public meetings of the Budget Committee of the City of Hood River, Hood River County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 and continuing each Wednesday through May 22, 2013 to begin no earlier than 6:00 p.m.  These are public meetings where deliberation by the Budget Committee will take place.  Any person may appear at the meetings and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.  The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers located at 211 Second Street, Hood River, OR

Public Safety Notification - City Residents & Property Owners Tree Trimming in Pubilc Right-Of-Way.  Click HERE. 

Street Sweeping: The city's Public Works crew sweeps public streets on Wednesday and Thursday of the fourth week of each month. Sweeping starts on the south end of town at 7:00 AM, moving to the north end of town.  Please move your vehicle from the street until sweeper has gone by.  If this is not possible and the sweeper had to go around it, please move it for the next month's sweep.  If you have any questions please call Dave Smock at 541.387.5207.

Hood River City Charter

OTHER ISSUES:

• 2011 Water Quality Report.
• The City of Hood River's Utility Rate Assistance Program.
• The Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative.
• The Heights Urban Renewal Plan and Report.
• Pacific Power's meter reading program and ways to reduce your environmental footprint.
• Property owner's responsibilities for trimming vegetation within public rights-of-way.
• City Park Rules (approved March 14, 2011).
• Three Golden "Dog Rules".
• The Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program's Gorge Community Drug Take Back Event.