Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in West Linn, OR public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
Emerald ash borer threat
Parks and Recreation was scheduled to update the council on the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that kills ash trees. The pest's spread could affect tree canopy in West Linn's parks and cost money to manage.
Summer Water Supply and Possible Curtailment
Low snowpack and reduced Clackamas River flows mean the region could hit Stage 2 mandatory curtailment this summer, limiting lawn watering to 8 p.m.–8 a.m. Officials stress the supply system itself is reliable and the city is prepared.
Tree code and CDC Chapter 32 drainage standards need review
A giant, 80-year-old Sequoia in McLean Park — likely planted in 1940 by Dr. McLean's son — is now a protected Heritage Tree, with a community celebration planned for April.