At City Hall
Welcome to the City of Coos Bay! Thank you for visiting us at our website. It was designed with you in mind – whether a Coos Bay resident, a “future resident.” or a visitor – to allow you access to City information in an easy to navigate site.
At City Hall, we are very proud of our community and strive to provide superior customer service. Quality of life issues shape our goals and policy initiatives as we look to continuously improve our city and community. If you are a Coos Bay resident, I look forward to meeting you. If you are a visitor, on behalf of all of us at City Hall, we look forward to welcoming you to Coos Bay on your next visit.
Get To Know
Rodger Craddock
Helpful Links
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Oregon Employment Department
The Employment Department acts as the connection point for employees and employers, provides regional and statewide labor market statistics, and Oregon unemployment insurance administrators.
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South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC)
SCBEC is a private, non‐profit organization providing employee screening, recruitment, customized training programs and a wide range of related services. SCBEC also offers training wage subsidies to qualifying employers.
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Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
The Port of Coos Bay is Oregon’s largest deep-draft port and is the trade and commercial center of the Oregon Southern Coast. The Port operates the Charleston Marina, North Spit Barge Slip, and owns the rail line between Coos Bay and Eugene.
FAQs
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× What is the phone number to the Visitor’s Information Center? The phone number is (541) 269-0215
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× Do you have the phone number to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)?
DMV’s phone number is (541) 269-9717
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× When is the next city brush pickup? The brush pickup is done in May and September through the sanitation company.
Purpose
Like most cities in Oregon, the City of Coos Bay utilizes the “Council-Manager” form of government. Under this system, the City Council sets policies which are then implemented by the City Manager who is selected and serves at the pleasure of the Council.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the City of Coos Bay is to work as a stable, progressive municipality to enhance the quality of life for all citizens through a government that is accessible to everyone and dedicated to the development of a diversified economy, sound fiscal planning and the preservation and enhancement of the cultural, historical and natural beauty of our area.
Vision Statement
Create a safe, clean and inviting City that protects and enhances our unique culture, history, and environment by working in a collaborative partnership that creates opportunities for the South Coast Region through living wages and affordable housing.
Duties
As the City's chief executive officer, I am also charged with preparation and administration of the City’s annual budget, Urban Renewal plans.
None of these things are possible without a staff of professionals dedicated to those who work, live and visit our community. In Coos Bay we have five departments, each headed by a manager, who reports directly to me and who is selected on the basis of his/her qualifications and experience. They are Sami Pierson, Library Director; Mark Anderson, Fire Chief; Gary McCullough, Police Chief; Jim Hossley, Public Works & Community Development Director; and Susanne Baker, Finance Director. They are all are extremely competent in what they do which is reflected in the day-to-day service delivery that we provide.