- MISSION STATEMENT -

 

Our mission is to provide and maintain the infrastructure of the City of Coos Bay, and to protect the health and welfare of the City residents, businesses, and visitors. We are here to provide quality services, within available resources, to our customers in a timely and effcient manner, as well as to support economic growth and development with the unity and trust of highly qualified and skilled personnel.

 

- JIM HOSSLEY - DIRECTOR-

 

 

Jim joined the City October 10, 2005.  He started in the Public Works profession in 1990. Before joining the City of Coos Bay, Jim worked for the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona and Island County, Washington. Jim earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology from the University of Texas and a Masters of Science degree in Geology from Acadia University in Nova Scotia. Jim is retired from the United States Air Force Reserves after 20 years of service which included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim and his family are glad to be living in the Coos Bay area. They love the beauty of the community and the numerous outdoor activities available.

 

- PUBLIC WORKS & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NEWS -

 

 

Draft Buildable Lands Inventory

Coos Bay Housing Needs Analysis* Coos Bay Economic Opportunity Analysis* * The following analyses will be incorporated into economic development and housing elements of the City of Coos Bay Comprehensive Plan.  The purpose of the analyses is to provide information on the need for employment and housing land for a 20-year planning period.  If you have comments or questions please contact the Planning Division at 269-8918 or lbarron@coosbay.org. A public hearing is scheduled before the City Council on July 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Adoption of analyses, which will amend the Comprehensive Plan, may be adopted that time.