Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Astoria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with high priority
Downtown mail delivery crisis
Mail service problems in Astoria are delaying ballots and hurting local businesses. Councilors urged residents to use ballot drop boxes rather than relying on the mail ahead of the October 26 deadline.
Heritage Square Brownfield Cleanup
A $2 million EPA grant will fund cleanup of the Heritage Square site, including filling the pit, with the goal of future public open space downtown.
Emergency water and sewer repairs on Marine Drive
A collapsed sewer pipe at 6th Street and a February waterline break at 30th Street are getting permanent fixes before ODOT's ADA ramp work starts this fall. The waterline fix costs about double the original estimate.
2027 State Legislative Priorities
Astoria's first formal legislative agenda targets $7 million in direct asks — a $6 million Clearwell water tank and lab, $500K each for Customs House workforce housing and the Aquatic Center — plus a Highway 30 chairwall study and SB 48 reform.