Applications Sought for Rainier City Council Vacancy

City Council

Applications are currently being sought to fill a vacancy on the Rainier City Council for a term that expires in January 2025. Applicants for the volunteer position must currently reside, and have been a resident for at least one year, within the city limits.

Councilors are expected to attend one regular meeting per month, which typically takes place on the first Monday at 6 p.m. Other meetings may also be scheduled, as needed.

Those interested in applying may pick up an application Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. at City Hall, 106 West 'B' Street or call 503-556-7301. The application deadline is January 28. Council will appoint the new member at its February 7 meeting.

Public Hearing Notice

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6 p.m., a Public Hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Rainier at City Hall, 106 West 'B' Street, Rainier, Oregon to receive public testimony regarding City-initiated text amendments to amend Municipal Code, Zoning Code Chapter 18 to implement Ordinances 1082 (Flood Damage Prevention amendments), 1083 (Annexation Chapter creation), and 1084 (Waterfront Mixed Use Overlay Zone amendments).

View Full Public Hearing Notice

Job Opening: Police Officer

The City of Rainer (OR) is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must meet DPSST standards for certification. A qualified candidate for this position is someone who is community minded with a strong team work ethic. Rainier is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements:

• No felony convictions
• GED or High School Diploma
• Be able to pass a thorough background investigation to include Credit History, Criminal History and Driving Records and Psychological Examination
• Be able to pass a medical screening and drug screening
• Entry level officers will be required to pass both a written and physical test.

Rainier Police counts on on-call capability for off-duty officers, mainly in the early morning hours. Officers are required to be within a 15- minute response time.

"OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH QUALITY
SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT"

RPD Employment Application

Applications are also available at the Rainier Police Department, located at 106 W. B Street Rainier Oregon or by calling 503-556-3644.

City RV Park Closed

At its Monday, May 3 meeting, the city council voted unanimously to indefinitely close the city's RV Park property at 696 West A Street. This closure came at the recommendation of city staff.

Local Matters on KLTV

Mayor Jerry Cole and City Administrator W. Scott Jorgensen appeared on the March 31 edition of Local Matters on KLTV.

Click the link below to watch the video:

KLTV Local Matters!!

RAINIER MAYOR'S TASKFORCE FOR COVID VACCINATIONS Mar 17, 2021

Have you tried finding a Covid Vaccination but are having a hard time figuring it out?

Please call City Hall between the hours of 09:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and leave your contact information with staff. A local dedicated volunteer on the Taskforce will help you schedule a vaccination.

Please note we do not give the vaccination.
We will do our best to help you find one.

Road Closure

The portion of 1st Street between the 500 and 600 blocks
has been temporarily closed to through traffic.