Announcements

Second Public Notice - Notice of System Development Charge Methodology
City Hall on Oct 9, 2026

The City of Vernonia issued a 90-day public notice, pursuant to ORS 223.204, of its intent to update its system development charges, on September 11, 2026.

Notice of Pending Council Action
City Hall on Oct 7, 2026

Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia granting to Ziply Fiber Northwest, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, DBA Ziply Fiber, a franchise to construct, operate & maintain...

Notice of Pending Council Action
City Hall on Oct 7, 2026

Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia granting a non-exclusive gas utility franchise to Northwest Natural Gas Company, and fixing terms, conditions and compensation of such franchise, and...

Notice of Pending Council Action
City Hall on Sep 21, 2026

Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Regulating Illegal Burning and Repealing Ordinance No. 950

Now Hiring - Library Assistant
City Hall on Sep 17, 2026

The City of Vernonia is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant to perform clerical duties specific to library operations, provide customer service, and prepare and conduct library programming for...

PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE METHODOLOGY
City Hall on Sep 11, 2026

The City of Vernonia hereby issues a 90-day public notice, pursuant to ORS 223.204, of its intent to update its system development charges.

Water Curtailment Has Ended
City Hall on Sep 4, 2026

With the increase in stream flows, there is no longer a need for water curtailment.

Increased Water Curtailment Level
City Hall on Aug 24, 2026

When: Effective August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Notice of Mandatory Water Curtailment
City Hall on Aug 20, 2026

When: Effective August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Water Curtailment Has Ended
City Hall on Aug 18, 2026

With the increase in stream flows, there is no longer a need for water curtailment.

Notice of Mandatory Water Curtailment
City Hall on Aug 5, 2026

When: Effective August 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM

2026 Water Quality Report
City Hall on Aug 4, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State of Oregon require public drinking water providers to publish a water quality report for their customers by July 1 of...

Notice of Pending Council Action
City Hall on Jul 9, 2026

Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Regulating Illegal Burning

Position Filled
City Hall on Jun 18, 2026

The City of Vernonia is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant to perform clerical duties specific to library operations, provide customer service, and prepare and conduct library programming for...

Position Filled
City Hall on Jun 11, 2026

Position: Police Officer

Notice of Updated City Hall Hours
City Hall on Jun 11, 2026

Due to budget constraints, City Hall will be adjusting its operating hours effective July 1st, 2026.

City Council Quorum
City Hall on Jun 2, 2026

A quorum of Council is expected to attend the Columbia County Commissioners Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The council will take no formal action during the...

Notice of Positions Open
City Hall on May 20, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the General Election will be held on the 3rd day of November 2026, at which time the legal voters of the City of Vernonia will...

Volunteer Park Host Needed
City Hall on May 4, 2026

PURPOSE OF HOST: To greet and provide services to visitors of Vernonia Lake, encourage compliance with park rules and assist staff in selected maintenance tasks.

Hydrant Flushing - Starting April 21, 2026
City Hall on Apr 20, 2026

The City of Vernonia Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants starting Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This essential program, running from April 21st through May (and potentially into June), is...

Notice of Potential Council Quorum
City Hall on Mar 27, 2026

A quorum of Council is expected to attend a meeting with Representative Susan Bonamici on Monday, March 30 at 11:15 am. The council will take no formal action during the...

Notice of Award
City Hall on Mar 3, 2026

Project: City of Vernonia System Development Charge Rate Study

Surplus Equipment and Vehicles for Auction
City Hall on Feb 25, 2026

The City of Vernonia owns certain equipment and vehicles that have been surplused and listed for sale. The auctions will close on March 11 at 4:00 PM. Those items have...

Notice of Intent to Award
City Hall on Feb 12, 2026

Project: City of Vernonia System Development Charge Rate Study

Free - Food Grade 55 Gallon Plastic Barrels
City Hall on Jan 26, 2026

Vernonia Public Works has an abundance of extra 55-gallon plastic barrels. If you would like some, please contact the Public Works Department at 503-429-6921 to arrange to pick up.

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