Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Astoria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs with medium priority
Liquor license recommendations moving to staff
Ordinance 26-10 would let the City Manager make liquor license recommendations to the state directly, instead of bringing each new application before the council. It applies only to new applications and name or license-type changes — not renewals or special events.
Arts & Culture strategic recommendations
Astoria now has a five-member Arts & Culture Advisory Commission to advise the council, review public art proposals, and advance the Arts & Culture Strategic Plan — a first step the arts community has long sought.
Uniontown storefront revitalization
The Storefront Improvement Program helps fix up aging commercial buildings along West Marine Drive using urban renewal funds. The Triangle Tavern is the ninth project, and staff hope visible improvements encourage more business owners to apply.
Vermifiltration Feasibility Study for Brewery Wastewater
Sisu Brewing gets the city's seventh industrial wastewater permit, treating its waste to residential-strength standards. Councilors wanted assurance odors won't bother neighboring downtown businesses.
Downtown food access concerns
Councilor Adams flagged that downtown business closures, including a grocery market, could create food access problems for unhoused and EBT-dependent residents downtown.