Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Astoria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with low priority
Doughboy Monument centennial and Veterans Day
The Column turns 100 with a free community party at Heritage Square and a rededication ceremony on July 18, plus a York interpretive panel unveiling July 1.
Masquerade liquor license at 1020 Commercial Street
Seedborn LLC dba Masquerade is applying for a Limited On-Premises Sales License for its new location at 1020 Commercial Street. Police reviewed the application and raised no objections.
LED streetlight conversion proposal
Pacific Power wants Astoria to convert roughly 700 street lights to LED, with incentives cutting the city's share to about $50,000 and saving around $25,000 a year — a two-to-three-year payback.
Coast Guard City Designation
Astoria is renewing its Coast Guard City status, first earned in 2011. The designation honors the deep ties between the community and Coast Guard members, who serve as neighbors, mentors, and part of the local workforce.