City Hall on Oct 19, 2021
Join Mayor Rick Hobart to discuss taking pride in our parks. He is looking for ideas and input from citizens on how to reduce vandalism and keep our parks safe...
City Hall on Oct 15, 2021
Proposed Variance in the City of Vernonia, File No. VAR 21-02
City Hall on Oct 15, 2021
Proposed Street Vacation in the City of Vernonia, File No. VAC 21-01
City Hall on Oct 12, 2021
UPDATE: All barrels have been claimed.
City Hall on Oct 7, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending the city limits by removing one territory
City Hall on Sep 20, 2021
With the return of rain and the increase in stream flows, there is no longer a need for water curtailment.
City Hall on Sep 14, 2021
When: Effective September 14, 2021 at NOON
City Hall on Sep 10, 2021
When: September 13 - 17, 2021
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Sep 9, 2021
To the Citizens of Vernonia, First, I wish to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Grant Williams who passed this last weekend due to the COVID virus....
City Hall on Sep 7, 2021
When: Effective September 7, 2021 at 5:00 PM
City Hall on Sep 1, 2021
When: Effective September 01, 2021 at NOON
City Hall on Aug 26, 2021
A quorum of council is possible at the Vernonia Lake on Friday, August 27th, 2021 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This gathering is for an informal work party. The...
City Hall on Aug 5, 2021
When: Effective August 5 at 11:00 AM
City Hall on Aug 2, 2021
Vernonia City Hall will close at noon on Friday, August 6th for the Jamboree Festivities.
City Hall on Jul 23, 2021
Volunteers are needed to serve on various City Committees. Participating on a City Committee is a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to learn and share your skills. It also enables...
City Hall on Jul 19, 2021
It is with sadness and regret that The City of Vernonia announces the passing of Mr. Bruce McNair, on July 18, 2021. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends....
City Hall on Jun 30, 2021
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Observance of Presidents’ Day
City Hall on Jun 29, 2021
The City of Vernonia is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill a Lifeguard Position. This is a seasonal position with a flexible schedule. The lifeguard is responsible for protecting...
City Hall on Jun 28, 2021
When: July 6th - July 19th, 2021
City Hall on Jun 25, 2021
Below is a listing of Columbia County area cooling shelters operating this weekend. The City of Vernonia is operating a cooling shelter at the Vernonia Library on Friday and Saturday....
City Hall on Jun 23, 2021
The City of Vernonia is seeking volunteer applicants for the City of Vernonia Planning Commission. The Commission makes recommendations and decisions regarding land use and any other matter relating to...
Vernonia Library on Jun 2, 2021
Summer Reading 2021 is coming up at the Library! Reading incentive program, performers in the park, storytimes, and STEM activities for kids. All free! First day to sign-up for Summer...
City Hall on May 21, 2021
At the City Council Meeting on May 17th, Council finalized the process to incorporate the citizens of Vernonia in the interview process to fill the vacant position on the City...
City Hall on May 20, 2021
With the resignation of Councilor Lorna Poetter a vacant seat exists on the Vernonia City Council. This seat will be filled by Council appointment. The appointment will serve out the...
City Hall on Apr 28, 2021
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Friday, April 30, 2021 and Monday, May 3, 2021 for needed maintenance.
City Hall on Apr 19, 2021
Our local parks and open spaces are an important part of our community and while the City of Vernonia Parks Maintenance Crew works hard to keep them clean and maintained, we...
City Hall on Apr 19, 2021
Due to a water main replacement, there will be disruption of water service from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Impacted areas are expected to be...
City Hall on Apr 5, 2021
Due to a water main replacement, there will be disruption of water service from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Impacted areas are expected to be...
City Hall on Mar 25, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending Title 9 Chapters 9-01, 9-02, 9-04, 9-05, 9-06, 9-10, and 9-11 When: City Council – April 5, 2021 at 7:00...
City Hall on Mar 23, 2021
EDIT: This position has been filled.
City Hall on Mar 8, 2021
Due to a water main replacement, there will be disruption of water service from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Impacted areas are expected to be...
Dale Webb, City Councilor on Feb 26, 2021
How can I be heard by my city council? The easiest way is to email us directly at our council email addresses on the city of Vernonia’s website at https://www.vernonia-or.gov/government/city-council/ ...
Vernonia Library on Feb 25, 2021
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and National Read Across America Day with Vernonia Public Library.
City Hall on Feb 18, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending the zoning map for 717 Rose Avenue
City Hall on Feb 18, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending the zoning map for 1105 Riverside Drive
City Hall on Feb 11, 2021
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Observance of Presidents’ Day
City Hall on Feb 5, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending Ordinance 926: An Ordinance of the City of Vernonia amending the city limits by removing three properties
City Hall on Jan 25, 2021
The Vernonia City Council is scheduled to participate in an information-gathering site tour on Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 11:00 AM. This site visit will occur on North Louisiana Avenue...
City Hall on Jan 21, 2021
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia repealing all Ordinances related to the rules and regulations of the Vernonia Memorial Cemetery and providing a revised method for enactment...
City Hall on Jan 20, 2021
Volunteers are needed to serve on various City Committees. Participating on a City Committee is a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to learn and share your skills. It also enables...
City Hall on Jan 13, 2021
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Monday, January 18th, 2020 in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
City Hall on Jan 11, 2021
The City of Vernoniais eligible to apply for a 2021 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and...
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Jan 11, 2021
Greeting to all Vernonians. Thank you for supporting me for another two-year term 2021 and 2022. It has been an honor to serve Vernonia, the town I love and admire....
City Hall on Jan 8, 2021
On Monday, January 11, 2021 logging operations will start in the lower section of Ora Bolmeier Park near the intersection of Highway 47 and Louisiana Avenue. The lower section of...
City Hall on Dec 14, 2020
City Hall will be closed December 21st - 25th, 2020 for the Christmas Holiday.
City Hall on Dec 11, 2020
Proposed Zoning Map/Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 20-03
City Hall on Dec 10, 2020
Proposed Zone Code Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA19-01
City Hall on Dec 2, 2020
Based on new measures from the State of Oregon designating Columbia County as an “Extreme Risk” county, The City of Vernonia is implementing the following measures starting Thursday, December 3,...
City Hall on Nov 25, 2020
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia removing three properties from City Limits
City Hall on Nov 19, 2020
NOTICE UPDATE: Addendum number two can be found here
City Hall on Nov 18, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vernonia City Council, will conduct a public hearing to complete the Rose Avenue Project.
City Hall on Nov 18, 2020
The City of Vernonia is soliciting bid estimates from a qualified company to provide the equipment, materials, tools, labor, insurance, and licensure necessary to trim and remove trees.
City Hall on Nov 17, 2020
City Hall will be closed November 26th and 27th, 2020 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
City Hall on Nov 12, 2020
UPDATE: This disruption has been moved to Friday, November 13th, 2020 at the same time.
City Hall on Nov 6, 2020
City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
City Hall on Nov 6, 2020
Vernonia Public Works has an abundance of extra 55 gallon plastic barrels. If you would like some, please contact City Hall at 503-429-5291 to arrange pick up.
City Hall on Oct 28, 2020
Proposed Zoning Code Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 19-01
City Hall on Oct 23, 2020
Fire hydrant testing will be performed today on North Louisiana Avenue. This testing will potentially cause turbitity in the water mains in the area, causing particulates in the water. If...
City Hall on Oct 9, 2020
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Entering into a Franchise Agreement with Eastern Oregon Telecom, LLC
City Hall on Sep 22, 2020
The City of Vernonia City Council has been invited to a “Partner Tour” of the Crown Z Trail on Friday, September 25, 2020. A quorum of Council may attend the...
City Hall on Sep 21, 2020
With the return of rain and the increase in stream flows, there is no longer a need for water curtailment.
City Hall on Sep 14, 2020
When: Effective September 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM
City Hall on Sep 8, 2020
When: Effective September 08, 2020 at NOON
City Hall on Sep 1, 2020
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Monday, September 7th, 2020 in Observance of Labor Day.
City Hall on Aug 14, 2020
When: Effective August 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM
City Hall on Jul 29, 2020
Paving on Oregon Avenue (From Arkansas Avenue to East B Street) will be performed on July 30th & 31st, 2020. Access will be limited.
City Hall on Jul 24, 2020
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Amending Title 9 Chapter 9-01
City Hall on Jul 21, 2020
When: July 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM
City Hall on Jul 20, 2020
Paving will be performed the week of July 27-31, 2020. Access will be limited.
City Hall on Jun 29, 2020
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.
City Hall on Jun 18, 2020
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Reducing the Speed Limit on Selected Non-Arterial Streets
City Hall on Jun 9, 2020
Due to COVID-19 Vernonia City Council held several meetings over the last few months by online conference call, which the public was unable to attend. To make these meetings available...
Vernonia Library on Jun 7, 2020
The Vernonia Library is gearing up for summer reading! Sign up today.
City Hall on Jun 2, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the General Election will be held on the 3rd day of November 2020, at which time the legal voters of the City of Vernonia will...
City Hall on May 20, 2020
Vernonia City Hall is closed on Monday, May 25th, 2020 in Observance of Memorial Day.
City Hall on May 19, 2020
While the traditional Memorial Day service at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery is not being held this year, a written service has been prepared by Elaine Davison of the Cemetery Committee. This...
City Hall on May 19, 2020
Vernonia City Council held a teleconference meeting on Monday, May 18th, 2020 where they discussed the fishing closure at Vernonia Lake. At the meeting, the City Council decided to open...
City Hall on May 14, 2020
The Columbia County COVID-19 Reopening Framework Plan (Resolution 42-2020) was officially approved by the State of Oregon onWednesday, May 13 and the county can begin Phase 1 of reopening beginning...
City Hall on May 6, 2020
The Vernonia Public Library is an official ballot drop site for the May 19th Primary Election. Ballots can be dropped in the Library “Book Drop,” on the outside wall of...
City Hall on May 6, 2020
There will be no Memorial Day service this year at Memorial Cemetery on Monday the 25th. The Memorial Day service is a volunteer effort by several individuals and organizations, including...
City Hall on May 4, 2020
Vernonia Memorial Cemetery continues to have issues with pet owners not picking up after their dogs in the cemetery. It is not only irresponsible, but highly disrespectful to the souls...
Vernonia Library on Apr 23, 2020
Through the Vernonia Public Library’s Newspaper Project, some issues of the Vernonia Eagle are now accessible online! Access Vernonia’s newspaper collection through the Historic Oregon Newspaper website. At present, you...
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Apr 10, 2020
Our City Council held a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Two topics were on the agenda. The first agenda item addressed was the Stay at Home social distancing...
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Mar 30, 2020
I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on the COVID-19 situation. The President and his task force have extended the social distancing guidelines to April 30,...
City Hall on Mar 26, 2020
Due to COVID-19 the public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Vernonia, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to present the budget for the fiscal year July 1,...
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Mar 24, 2020
Vernonia City Council and City Staff held a Special Council Meeting on Monday at 3:00 pm via a teleconference to discuss our path forward in dealing with the effects of...
City Hall on Mar 24, 2020
The following recording is of the City Council Meeting held on March 23rd, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Due to technical difficulties the first 3 minutes were not recorded. The only...
City Hall on Mar 24, 2020
The City of Vernonia has closed all playgrounds, sports courts, campgrounds, park restrooms and picnic shelters as of Monday, March 23rd.The decision follows direction from the Oregon Health Authority and...
City Hall on Mar 18, 2020
Vernonia City Council has declared a State of Emergency via Council Resolution No. 2020-03 in order to protect the Vernonia community, City employees, and the City’s most vulnerable citizens from...
City Hall on Mar 13, 2020
Based on recent recommendations from the State of Oregon and Oregon public health experts, the City of Vernonia is implementing the following measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in...
City Hall on Mar 12, 2020
Sewer customers may see a slight change in their utility bills this month. The sewer consumption rate is based on each customer’s winter average water consumption (Nov-Feb). The sewer consumption...
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Feb 28, 2020
Since the December 2019 discovery of the Coronavirus, its spread has dominated news reports. The virus that started in Wuhan, China has been identified in several countries including the United...
Shannon Romtvedt, Library Director on Feb 18, 2020
Vernonia Library needs your input! A six question Technology Survey is available at the library and online through March 15. The Library Board is considering community needs for new technology...
Dale Webb, Councilor on Feb 12, 2020
The City Council of Vernonia is deliberating a revision to our Off Street Parking ordinance. The revision was brought forward to the City Council from the Vernonia Planning Commission in...
City Hall on Feb 4, 2020
The Vernonia City Hall will be closed for Presidents’ Day on February 17, 2020.
City Hall on Jan 30, 2020
Proposed Zoning Code Amendment in the City of Vernonia, File No. PA 19-01
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Jan 27, 2020
Greetings to all Vernonia citizens, visitors, business, and property owners. I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my own thoughts on the issue of downtown parking...
City Hall on Jan 6, 2020
Public Works Utility Worker
City Hall on Dec 31, 2019
The Vernonia City Hall will be closed for the New Years Holiday at noon on December 31, 2019 and all day on January 1, 2020.
City Hall on Dec 18, 2019
The City of Vernonia is expecting a high-water event from December 18, 2019 to December 22, 2019. Standing water can be expected in low lying areas. Please make sure that...
City Hall on Dec 16, 2019
City Hall will be closed for the Holiday’s from December 23-27, 2019.
City Hall on Dec 3, 2019
Vernonia Public Works has an abundance of extra 55 gallon plastic barrels. If you would like some, please contact City Hall at 503-429-5291 to arrange pick up.
City Hall on Nov 22, 2019
City Hall will be closed November 28-29, 2019 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
City Hall on Nov 19, 2019
The Vernonia Police Department has in its possession several bicycles. They will be disposing of them on December 19, 2019.
City Hall on Nov 14, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City Hall on Nov 7, 2019
Consideration of a Temporary Use Permit for Habitation of a Travel Trailer on 702 Lakeview Drive (see attached map).
City Hall on Nov 5, 2019
The City of Vernonia has partnered with RoverPass to provide easy, online reservations at Anderson Park. This will also increase exposure for the park and Vernonia recreational opportunities in general....
City Hall on Nov 4, 2019
City Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
City Hall on Oct 28, 2019
A quorum of Council is expected to attend the City/County Networking Dinner on Tuesday, October 29th. The council will take no formal action during the event.
City Hall on Sep 23, 2019
The City of Vernonia currently has 8 vacant City Committee and 1 vacant Planning Commission seats. These positions are a great way to get involved in your local government.
City Hall on Sep 10, 2019
As of Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 Vernonia water customers are no longer on water curtailment.
City Hall on Sep 5, 2019
MANDATORY WATER CURTAILMENT MEASURES
City Hall on Sep 5, 2019
To all Vernonia Water Utility Customers
City Hall on Aug 8, 2019
To all Vernonia Water Utility Customers
City Hall on Jul 25, 2019
2002 Chevy Malibu - 68,000 miles
City Hall on Jul 1, 2019
ATTENTION: Bid Packet can be picked up at City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia, Or 97064
City Hall on Jul 1, 2019
Vernonia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.
Vernonia Public Library on Jun 30, 2019
The Vernonia Public Library is now open 40 hours per week with new hours as of July 1, 2019.
Vernonia Public Library on Jun 17, 2019
Check out our new “Student Art Gallery.” The gallery has been in the works for the past year, a joint project between our seven-member Library Board and the Vernonia Middle...
Vernonia Library on Jun 10, 2019
Join Vernonia Library for our Summer Reading Program.
City Hall on May 23, 2019
Join the Vernonia Community in paying tribute to our veterans. The City of Vernonia is hosting the annual Memorial Day Service at Vernonia Memorial Cemetery on Monday May 27th at...
City Hall on May 14, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City Hall on May 14, 2019
Position: Cemetery Caretaker
City Hall on May 7, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE! Paving will be performed the week of May 13-17, 2019. Please do not park on the streets listed below at their listed times.
City Hall on Apr 23, 2019
City Council will meet on April 26th from 5:30pm-9:00pm and April 27th from 8:30am-4:00pm for a Council Retreat.
City Hall on Apr 8, 2019
Documents related to the 2019-2020 City of Vernonia Budget are available online. All budget documents, meeting agendas and meeting minutes are located in Budget Committee Meetings folder.
City Hall on Apr 2, 2019
The Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 4th has been canceled.
Ben Fousek on Apr 1, 2019
One of the more interesting historical maps of Vernonia I’ve come across is of the Oregon American Lumber Co. mill site. This map was originally produced in 1925 and had...
City Hall on Mar 1, 2019
We live in a beautiful and interesting area of the world. Help the City of Vernonia show- case our area by submitting your original photos. Each month City Staff will...
City Hall on Jan 8, 2019
Vernonia City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Ben Fousek on Sep 17, 2018
Flood season is upon us Vernonia. And as such, it’s time for a friendly reminder to be prepared from the City of Vernonia Floodplain Management. I know many of you...