Project Planned for West 4th to West 3rd Between E and F Streets

The City is planning on conducting a project from West 4th to West 3rd between E and F Streets. This project includes the lining and repair of the main sewer line, the replacement of the water line with a six inch line, fire hydrants and service lines to the water meters, storm drainage and resurfacing of the road with payment approximately 28 inches in width.

Planning for the project is currently underway, and the inspection of the sewer line and requests for quotes have been submitted.

The water line replacement is estimated to take place in the fall of 2020. Repair of the sewer line would then follow in November or December of that year. Storm drainage work would occur around January 2021, with road preparation and paving anticipated two months afterward, with the streets ready to be paved by June 2021.

For more information, call Public Works Director Sue Lawrence at 503-396-1736 or City Hall at 503-556-7301.

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New Rainier City Hall Ballot Dropbox

A ballot drop box has been installed at City Hall, along 1st Street.

The drop box was approved by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners and the county elections office through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Rainier.

October 13 is the deadline to register in time to participate in the November 3 general election. October 14 is the first day that ballots will be mailed to county residents. Voter registration can be updated at www.oregonvotes.gov.

Voter pamphlets will be delivered to local post offices the week before ballots are mailed. Voters are advised to mail their ballots no later than Thursday, October 29. Ballots should be dropped off at ballot boxes after that date.

For more information, go to
https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/departments/Elections.

Rainier, Oregon Mayor Jerry Cole has declared a state of emergency Mar 16, 2020

Rainier, Oregon Mayor Jerry Cole has declared a state of emergency for the city of 2,000 residents that sits along the Columbia River in Columbia County.

The declaration will not only streamline assistance to residents and businesses to weather the unprecedented viral outbreak, but allow the city government to expedite actions needed to protect individuals and businesses in the city as well as use special procedures to expedite the purchase of goods and services needed by city departments to maintain safety, health, and wellbeing in Rainier.

"I want to assure everyone that Rainier is as safe, secure and protected as possible during this challenging time of COVID-19. This infection is being more fully understood every day, and more specific preventative measures are being formulated daily. Until we understand the full picture of the disease and the best responses to it, we must follow the broad preventative measures as directed by the President, Congress, our Governor, Columbia County, and State health officials."

"While these declarations are often used by cities when there is major disruption from a highly visible natural disaster such as a flood or earthquake, we are now threatened by in invisible and sometimes lethal threat," said Mayor Cole. "We have little experience with a contagion and what damages it may bring to our community and how long the measures needed to attempt to stem its rapid growth may take. This declaration, along with those of the President and the Governor, are part of a coordinated effort that will aid in our ability to tap into outside resources and ease the process to receive any possible Federal reimbursement for costs incurred."

"I ask that you all help us by following the guidelines, rules and recommendations that the City, County, State and Federal governments issue - these are the best directives to keep you safe and to limit the impacts of COVID-19," said Cole. "There is information and links to the Small Business Administration and the CDC on the city website, cityofrainier.com that are strong resources available 24 hours a day."

The declaration took effect at midnight on March 16, 2020 and will stay in effect through April 30, 2020.