City of Gold Beach

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

There is an active fire in the area of Hwy 101 and Panorama Dr. Please stay out of the area and give space to all response personnel. Thank you to all concerned citizens who have called.

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07/27/2026

August's City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4th at 6:00pm. Visit below to check out the full meeting packet:

07/21/2026

DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gold Beach has the following three City Council openings for the November 3, 2026, General Election to be held in Curry County, Oregon:
Council Position # 1 Four-year term – Expiring December 15, 2030
Council Position # 3 Four-year term – Expiring December 15, 2030
Council Position # 5 Four-year term – Expiring December 15, 2030
Newly elected officials will begin filing their elected positions on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Candidates wishing to file for one of those positions must file perfected petitions no sooner than Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and no later than 3:00 P.M., Tuesday,
August 4, 2026, for incumbents and 3:00 P.M., Tuesday August 11, 2026, for non-incumbents

The City also has openings on many of its different Committees and Commissions. Budget, Urban Renewal Advisory, Ordinance Review, Parks Master Plan, and Law Enforcement Citizen Committee all have seats available. This is your opportunity to serve and be a part of what is happening in your community.

Any questions regarding any of the items listed above, please reach out to City Recorder, Anthony Pagano at [email protected] or by calling City Hall at 541-247-7029.

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07/20/2026

The City of Gold Beach recently approved and implemented an updated Event Permit. This permit is a standard event permit consistent with other Cities in the State of Oregon. These permits can be found on the City website.
Why are Event Permits Important?
• Events are taking place on public property owned by the City. The City is the designated manager of all public property granted by the taxpayer approved City Charter. City staff are tasked with ensuring that public property is utilized for the purposes for which it is established. Therefore, it is important to know what is taking place on the property owned by the City or more specifically the taxpayers. Questions on the Event Permit help the City to understand the following:
o Does the event follow laws of the State or Oregon, or ordinances of the City of Gold Beach?
o Is there a risk to those attending on City property?
o Is the permit applicant properly insured in the event of damage to property or bodily harm to a participant?
o Is Alcohol being served? If so, are proper OLCC permits in place?
o Is food being served and sold to the public? If so, are proper Health Department permits in place?
o Are there fire, fireworks, or other risky activities taking place?

• Emergency Responders read the application and understand the risks involved to the public? The application is distributed to the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments. This helps them understand what event is taking place and sign off if they have no concerns. It also provides information they need in the event they are called out to respond to an emergency at the event. Examples of emergencies that could take place include fire, public disturbance or crimes, bodily injury requiring paramedic response, or a broken water or power line that requires utility workers to respond and repair.

• The City separates events for the general public and for-profit events. Events such as parades are for the general public and therefore the City absorbs the costs of City services that support the event. However, sometimes events are a private or for-profit event. If the entity holding the event requests city services such as Public Works garbage pick-up, or Police security patrols, then the event must pay for those services. These requested services should not be absorbed by the City or taxpayers. The permit holder will be billed for City services in this instance. This kind of information is part of the event permit

• The City may waive the fees of events for non-profits or social service agencies if events are in the best interest of the community. This fee waiver must be applied for and granted by the City Administrator. The City may also waive fees if the City is participating as a partner in an event.
Overall, the City event permit is not in place to limit the activities of citizens or organizations. It is in place to make sure the City understands fully what will take place on public property, and to ensure safety of citizens and property, and lawful conduct. It is also to ensure that the City is prepared to respond to an event based upon the risk factors presented as established in the event permit.

For correct and accurate information please contact the City with questions about this new permit. 541-247-7029

07/14/2026

The City has now implemented a new application pertaining to events within the city limits. To avoid any interruption during your event this application must be approved prior to beginning. Any events that you currently have scheduled will still need to have this application approved by City department heads. The application can be found by clicking on this link.

07/09/2026

We are getting so close to our Grand Re-Opening of our playground area. We know everyone is getting excited and especially with Party in the Park this weekend. We ask that you please pay attention to the signage and avoid the play area. It's very important to not disrupt the compacted ground for our new flooring to be poured.
Also stay tuned for our official notice of the Grand Re-Opening Party.

07/09/2026

Press Release
For Immediate Release City of Gold Beach, Oregon July 2026
City of Gold Beach Announces Appointment of New City Administrator, Brent Carver
The City of Gold Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Carver as its new City Administrator, effective late July 2026. Carver was selected following a thorough and highly collaborative hiring process that engaged the City Council, City staff, community members, and the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), which was retained to support the recruitment and evaluation effort.
Mayor Tamie Kaufman expressed confidence in the selection, noting the depth and quality of the candidate pool with the help of LCOG. “We were fortunate to meet several exceptional professionals during this process,” Kaufman said. “Brent’s extensive background in municipal finance, leadership, and organizational management—combined with his steady, thoughtful approach—made him the right choice for Gold Beach at this moment in time.”
Early in the process, the City Council developed a clear set of priorities outlining the experience, skills, and leadership qualities most important for the City’s next administrator. Councilors had an opportunity to participate in multiple stages of the recruitment, and many City staff members contributed to preliminary evaluations and interviews. After narrowing the field to three strong finalists, two candidates were invited to Gold Beach to meet the community and present directly to the Council.
Carver’s deep experience in finance, including his service as a former Finance Director, emerged as a decisive factor. With the City navigating a period of fiscal complexity and long term planning needs, his expertise aligns closely with the priorities identified by the Council and community.
“I’m honored to join the City of Gold Beach,” Carver said. “This City is beautiful and exciting, but the spirit and compassionate character of the people are what really connects me to Gold Beach. I look forward to working with the Mayor, Council, and staff to strengthen operations, support transparency, and ensure a stable financial future. My family and I are excited to be apart of the long term positive momentum.”
As City Administrator, Carver will oversee daily municipal operations, support policy implementation, coordinate across departments, and help advance strategic initiatives identified by the Council.
For additional information, please contact: City of Gold Beach – City Hall Phone: 541-247-7029 Email: [email protected] Website: www.goldbeachoregon.gov