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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Business Development Center
The Business Development Center is operated by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and Southwestern Oregon Community College. The Center assists new and existing businesses, small business management program, workshops, and offers free, confidential business counseling. The Center is utilized as a business incubator for those who are striving to start their own business or need assistance in taking their business to the next level.
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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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Coos, Curry, Douglas Business Development Corporation
CCD offers assistance with long and short‐term financing for qualified businesses. Funds are available for business start‐up, expansion, real estate acquisition, real estate acquisition, leasehold improvements, equipment, inventory, and working capital. CCD also administers the Small Business Administration 504 program, which can loan up to 40% of the total project cost, or up to $2 million in certain cases, at a fixed rate and for a term of 10 or 20 years.
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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× What is the phone number to the Better Business Bureau?
The phone number is 503-212-3022. Their website for Oregon is http://www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashington/.
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.