Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Astoria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in business jobs with high priority
BPA funding cuts to Select Area Fisheries Enhancement Program
Councilor Adams asked the council to plan a special meeting with stakeholders and legislators about the loss of Bonneville Power Administration funding for the SAFE program, which matters greatly to Astoria's fishing economy.
Transportation network companies (rideshare) in Astoria
The Council advanced an ordinance letting transportation network companies operate in the city, after bar owners, rental hosts, and residents described unreliable taxi service, drunk driving risks, and seniors unable to get to appointments.