Safe Streets and Sidewalks for Scappoose

11/15/2019

Thank you Spotlight to the excellent editorial supporting repairing sidewalks and streets!

'While these services may not be part of your personal, day-to-day experiences, they are critical components of a healthy, vibrant community'

11/11/2019

Great article about improvements to our sidewalks and streets. Thank you again Scappoose!

Voters approve fuel tax to fund street, sidewalk improvements, sunsets in 10 years

11/06/2019

Thank you Scappoose! Your yes vote means improved sidewalks and streets for our citizens! Thank you for making a positive change in Scappoose!! WOO HOO!

10/27/2019

Spotlight, Letter to the Editor
RE: Measure #5-275, Safe Streets and Sidewalks for Scappoose

Scappoose has been my home for several years. My husband and I moved here for a small-town experience and a safer place to live. While we have loved living in the area, I am increasingly concerned with the increased traffic I have seen in the past few years. I know that others want to have the same quality of life as we do, but services like quality sidewalks and streets cost money.
As a former trail runner and now avid hiker and cyclist, I am concerned with the eroding sidewalks in Scappoose. As our community grows, it is essential that pedestrians and families with small children have safe areas to walk. Whether it is kids walking to school, seniors exercising for health or just getting outside, quality sidewalks are important for all of us. Which is why I am supporting Measure #5-275, a 3-cent fuel tax for the City of Scappoose that will pay for much needed sidewalk and street infrastructure.
The real benefit is that 80% of the revenue raised will be with pass thru traffic, so that everyone can pay their fair share for the maintenance and improvement of our roads and sidewalks. With minimal financial impart on Scappoose residents, this is a measure is a win for all. With the tax being retired after ten years, this is the smart choice for our quality of life and safety of our citizens. Please vote YES for Measure #5-275 and support Safe Sidewalks and Streets for Scappoose!

10/24/2019

Thank you for all your support! Please vote yes for Measure 5-275! We need safe sidewalks for our kids and Seniors!

'Measure 5-275 gives Scappoose residents the opportunity to fix this problem in the most painless way possible'

10/22/2019

Thank you Mr. Mayor! Please vote and vote Yes for Measure 5-275, Safe Streets and Sidewalks for Scappoose! For the Kids!

10/10/2019

Informative article for Measure 5-275, a 3 cent fuel tax for Scappoose that will help repair our sidewalks and streets with the vast majority paid for by non-resident pass thru drivers, (almost 80%!) Please vote yes for Measure 5-275, kids need safe places to walk to school!

City Council votes to add 10-year sunset clause to measure for November ballot

10/08/2019

10/08/2019

Scappoose sidewalks and streets are in desperate need of improvement and funds to create sidewalks for pedestrian use.

09/30/2019

What does Scappoose need for Safe Streets and Sidewalks?

$350,000 / year for street maintenance
$50,000 / year for streetlight maintenance
$190,000 / year for improvements

*This would require an increase in current funds by approx. $300,000 / year

09/21/2019

Scappoose is a wonderful place to live and work, but it has real challenges for pedestrians and cyclists. Help improve our quality of life and vote yes for Measure 5-275. Thank you and please share!

09/20/2019

Our roads and sidewalks are in desperate need of repair! Please vote yes on Measure 5-275 for safe streets and sidewalks for our kids and citizens!! Thank you so much!