On February 9, the Tangent City Council passed Ordinance 26-01, which enacted new dog control ordinances in the city limits and reinforced Linn County Dog Licensing. The law has been signed and is in effect as of February 10, 20226. Please take a moment to ensure compliance with the new laws, which were enacted to prevent serious dog attacks and injuries. Dog Licensing Enforcement ORS 609.100, Linn County, and the City of Tangent require licensing for any dog six months of age or with permanent canine teeth that has been in your possession within Linn County for 30 days. Dog licensing must be renewed annually with Linn County. To license or renew your dog license, please click on the link: https://www.linnsheriff.org/animal-control/licensing-laws/   Dog At Large Prohibited When a dog is off the premises of the owner’s private property, the dog must be on a leash or chain not exceeding ten feet. Tangent parks, including the Brush Trail, Bass Estate, Meadowood, and Pioneer Park, require dogs to be on a leash at all times before the passage of the February 9 ordinance.   Dog Owners Responsibility The property owner or resident must ensure the dog is contained within a fenced yard, enclosed pen, or by a chain on the property of the owner or resident. Any owner or custodian of a dog that destroys or damages any property of another person shall be responsible for the damage incurred by such dog. Dog(s) are considered a nuisance under the following: ·  Any dog which, when unproved bits any person or animal: ·  Any dog that chases vehicles or chases any person ·  Any dog that scatters garbage other than that of its owner ·  Any dog that trespasses on private property other than its owners’ or on public rights-of-way; ·  Any dog(s) which, through the negligence of the owner, causes animal waste to accumulate on any premises to a degree that offensive odors can be detected from an adjoining street, yard, or residential unit; ·  Any dog that barks cumulatively for more than 10 minutes during any one hour when such barking is audible off the premises of the dog’s own ·  Any dog, except for a service dog whose owner is legally blind, that deposits solid waste matter on any improved property, including public parks and school grounds, other than that of the dog owner. It shall be an offense under this section for the dog owner immediately remove the solid waste.   Submitting complaints The City of Tangent will not investigate a complaint until it’s submitted in writing. Please submit complains on the link provided: https://app.polimorphic.com/react/organizations/tangent-or/blueprints/complaint-form-1/apply Penalties The city may give warnings or citations following an investigation into a complaint. All citations issued include the option to appear at the Linn County Justice Peace Court for trial. The maximum fines is $500 per day per Tangent Nuisance Enforcement codes. Frequently Asked Questions   Is there an off-leash dog park in Tangent? Currently Tangent has no off-leash dog parks. We are working on potentially having one at the new park on Tangent drive. What if my dog is under voice command and not on the leash? If a complaint is filed to the city, that a dog under "voice command" caused a nuisance situation, it would be consider a "dog at large" situation. What if the HOA requires more strict rules on dogs? HOA do have the ability to enact and enforce bylaws that are more strict than city code.

The Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project is an important Linn County Road project that the City of Tangent recognizes and encourages residents living along Tangent Drive to be aware of the latest updates and how the project originated. All updates will be posted on this page, with the newest updates at the top and the oldest falling to the bottom. We also added a Frequently Asked Questions part below. February 3, 2026: Notice of City Council Discussion on Tangent Drive Ownership On January 5, 2026, the Linn County Roadmaster approached the City Manager about transferring ownership of Tangent Drive from Linn County jurisdiction to the City of Tangent. The City Manager declined the offer due to limited financial and human resources to own, maintain, and manage the road improvement project. This is an administrative decision made by the City Manager. After updating the City Council, the City Manager decided to place ownership of Tangent Drive on the February 9 City Council agenda to allow the City Council to discuss and review the requirements for the city to assume ownership. The city council will be asked whether to direct city staff to develop a plan to transfer ownership of Tangent Drive, develop a funding plan, and submit the question to voters in the November 3, 2026, election. Full details available in the council packet: https://342aa958-6514-4cd2-a1e5-3e5c925f0f0b.usrfiles.com/ugd/c2ee11_4a4f51fa8fc841cba71361f4bddeb3a8.pdf?dn=2026.02.Council%20Packet.pdf July 14, 2025: Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project on Hold On July 14, the Tangent City Council heard an update on the Tangent Drive Improvement project from an engineer from the Linn County Road Department. The engineer informed the city council that the project is on hold due to a three-million-dollar ($3,000,000.00) funding shortfall. This was after survey work was completed in 2024, following the restoration of funding by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) after it was initially withdrawn in late 2022. With additional priorities recognized by the Linn County Road Department, the funding for the shortfall is not available, and the project is not moving forward at the moment. While this project has been a goal since 2018 by the city council, the city will encourage residents along Tangent Drive to take on next steps in the August council meeting. The information is mainly on contacting the County Commissioners and understanding the limitations the county also has. The information is for anyone in support of or opposed to the road improvement project. 2024: Survey Work Completed & Future Plans with 2027 Construction Goal Linn County Road Department has completed the survey and will place an RFP for a design on the new Tangent Drive project in the 2025 calendar. The design firm will use the data from the surveyors and make concept designs. Designs will come in around the 2026 calendar year and a public town hall meeting is still in the plans. Construction for the Tangent Drive project is scheduled for a 2027 calendar year groundbreaking. 2024: Survey Work In July of 2024, the Linn County Road Department was seen doing survey work on Tangent Drive. According to the County Road Engineer, once a preliminary design has been drafted, the public will be informed, and there will be a public process. 2023: Funding Re-Established The funding for the Tangent Drive Road Improvement project is re-established, and Linn County confirms that the project is to kick off in fiscal year 2025 (July 2024-June 2025). 2022: Funding at Risk In late 2021, it was announced that ODOT would pull the State Exchange Fund program suddenly. This meant no more grant funds for metropolitan planning organizations under 200,000 and sole reliance on federal grants. This put the Tangent Drive Project on hold as the funding was not guaranteed. As part of the City Council goal and the adverse impact the ending of the State Exchange Fund program had on smaller cities across Oregon, the City of Tangent did lobby to the Co-Chair of the State Legislature Transportation Committee, Senator Sara Gelser Blouin (D), Representative Shelly Boshart-Davis (R), and several legislatures about the importance of the State Exchange Fund for small cities across Oregon. 2021: Post-Pandemic and New City Manager In April of 2021, the prior city manager of 33 years retired, and a new city manager stepped in. The project and council goal of the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project is still in place but delayed due to the pandemic. 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 Pandemic put a pause on many projects across Oregon and nationwide. This delay also impacted the City of Tangent and projects like the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project.   2020: Approval for Funding In 2020, the members of the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) approved the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project to proceed forward with Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding and construction. The approval was for the fiscal year 2021 (July 2020-June 2021) and beyond. The funds will be awarded to Linn County to perform the work.   2019: Proposal of the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project In 2019, AAMPO opened up the STBG cycle for the period of 2021 to 2024 for all applications, with a filing deadline of August 2, 2019. The STBG is offered through ODOT and is open to any jurisdiction through its regional transportation planning organization. At the time, the County Engineer for Linn County Roads Department submitted the application with support from the City of Tangent in 2019 for the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project. The project is a modernized Tangent Drive with sidewalks, bike lanes, traffic calming, and stormwater control. AAMPO: Introduction to the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Organization The City of Tangent is a member City of AAMPO, the organization responsible for transportation plans and programs per federal and state regulations for areas of over 50,000. AAMPO consists of the following cities: ·         City of Albany ·         City of Jefferson ·         City of Millersburg ·         City of Tangent ·         Linn County ·         Benton County The 2010 Census determined that the Albany Urbanized Area had reached over 50,000, and the Governor of Oregon formally designated the Albany Area MPO in February 2013. AAMPO is the authority that establishes long-range regional transportation plans, the bi-annual four-year Transportation Improvement Program, and a Public Participation Plan. All AAMPO meetings are open to the public. AAMPO consists of the Technical Advisory Committee and the Policy Board. The two groups must agree on projects to be funded. Along with the cities, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is also involved as a member of AAMPO. Funding for these planning and programming activities is primarily provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. The City of Tangent has one position on both the board and advisory committee, with the committee member usually being a member of city staff, and the board member volunteered from city council. 2018: Introduction of Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project On March 19, 2018, the City Council added the new goal of the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project and received support from the Linn County Road Department. Linn County has jurisdiction over Tangent Drive; any work must be done by the County, not the City of Tangent. This was adopted and has been a goal for the City of Tangent. Frequently Asked Questions What is the role of the City of Tangent Planning Commission? The Planning Commission is a volunteer board of residents of Tangent that reviews, discusses, and votes on policies regarding land use and development in the City of Tangent. This includes the city's transportation plan and what requirements shall be set when new road improvement projects occur. Can I sign up for the City of Tangent Planning Commission? Yes, you may sign up on the website or come to City Hall requesting an application. A person must have been at least a resident of Tangent for one year when signing up. The Planning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month. Who represents Tangent in the AAMPO meetings? Currently, the City Manager and one Planning Commissioner serve on the AAMPO Technical Advisory and Policy Board. If someone wishes to volunteer and represent the City of Tangent at the AAMPO meetings, please contact City Hall about serving on the City Planning Commission. We do have two open seats currently and are accepting volunteers. How can I learn more about AAMPO and its meetings? Please visit the AAMPO Website to learn about AAMPO, upcoming transportation projects across the region, and meeting times and locations. All meetings are open to the public.

The City of Tangent is aware of a serious incident in which two dogs attacked a resident walking her two dogs on the sidewalk in front of City Hall. The owner of the two small dogs was also injured, along with a couple of bystanders who interveined to break up the attack. The Linn County Sheriff's Office responded and issued a citation. The City of Tangent has an ordinance requiring all dogs to be on a leash in any city park. This includes Bass Estate Park at City Hall. The City Council and Mayor have been informed of the incident. They will consider ordinances, such as leash laws, for dogs on the right-of-way (sidewalks, paths, or walking along the road), as well as other related measures. Please ensure your pets or livestock are fenced and secure. We have received calls regarding chickens near the road, dogs running onto private property, and lost pets. Dog Leash Laws at City Parks: TMC 2.20.010(F) Livestock Facility Standards: TMC 7.30.050

The Brush Trail is closed due to minor flooding. Please do not enter the trail or walk around the cones.

Thank you to Matuszak Fencing for the newly installed  school fence.  This will help us increase our security during school hours. The fence will be unlocked on the West end of the building each night and on weekends to allow for access. The City of Tangent also has gate access that they can unlock during these times.  We apologize that the first weekend the locks remained on. When a community member reached out Saturday, I ran over and attempted to unlock the gate however the keys did not work. We addressed this first thing Monday morning and hope it has been good since!  We truly appreciate your patience and grace as we work with this new security for our students.   Please, if you run into issues, reach out to me. I check my email on nights and weekends and am always happy to help clarify and give information to avoid additional concerns and help with solutions,  jana.pierce@albany.k12.or.us .

The City of Tangent is posting notice of the opportunity to join the City of Tangent as the next Finance Director. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 22, 4:00 PM. To complete the application, please submit the following: Completed Application Form Cover Letter References, three minimum Resume The Finance Director leads the City's Finances to manage accounting, financial reporting, banking, utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting, collections, debt service, permit payments, and related financial functions. The position will manage the City's annual budget of approximately $6,000,000 and participate in City Council and Budget meetings. Compensation & Benefits ·        $57,678 to $71,156 Compensation Range ·        Cost of Living Adjustment is annually based on the Consumer Price Index. ·        Generous general leave, sick, and holiday. ·        Bereavement leave ·        Dental ·        Telework Available ·        $1,600 a month for health or retirement savings. ·        457(B) retirement account available through Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP). Hiring Process City staff will evaluate applications and determine which one meets the minimum qualifications to advance to the interview round. Candidates will be notified and invited to interview, potentially for two rounds of interviews. The timetable is December, with interviews potentially during the week of December 29, 2025, or later. The City Council will appoint the selected candidate who has accepted the offer at the following City Council meeting. Documents City Application Form Position Description Recruitment Brochure Submit Application  by clicking here to email the City Manager, and please use the subject "City Finance Director Application." Please Include the following: Completed Application Form Cover Letter References, three minimum Resume

Part of Pioneer Park is closed due to a tree branch that broke, but is being held in place by other tree branches. The area is closed off with caution tape. Please do not cross the caution tape. The arborist has been notified and will respond when they can to remove the tree limb.

PUBLIC NOTICE   The City of Tangent hereby advertises a public notice for applications to fill Seat 1 on the Tangent City Council. The City of Tangent will be posting the application online on the website TangentOR.gov and will have paper applications at Tangent City Hall, available during regular business hours.   The remaining term of Seat 1 is three years and two months, with the term ending on December 31, 2028. The city will attempt to have the vacant seat filled by January 2026, with three years remaining on the position term.   Qualifications Per Tangent City Charter Section 16 and Section 17: No person shall be eligible for an elective office or the city unless at the time of the election the person is a qualified elector within the meaning of the state constitution and has resided in the city during the twelve months immediately preceding the election.  The council shall be final judge of the qualifications and election of its own members. No person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the office of mayor or council member if that person has one or more of the following relationships with a mayor or council member at the time of appointment or taking office upon election: the spouse, brother, sister, child, parent, father-in-law, mother-in-law of the mayor or council member.   Submitting Application To apply, candidates must fill out the application and submit it to Tangent City Hall before 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 20. PDF of the e-signed application or a scanned copy with a physical signature may be emailed to Tangent City Hall at jsamaniego@tangentor.gov  before the deadline.   November City Council Meeting On November 10, the Tangent City Council will review the process and determine the next steps in filling the vacancy. The November City Council meeting will start at 6:30 PM at Tangent City Hall. If anyone wishes to attend virtually, please email the City Manager or call City Hall before 4:00 PM on November 10, to receive the link to the meeting.   The Tangent City Charter and Municipal Code of Ordinance is available online for viewing at TangentOR.gov/government as well as the City Council Rules. Application Form: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL101.pdf The City of Tangent uses the State of Oregon SEL 101 form for candidates to fill out. The City is a nonpartisan position, so Party Affiliation is not required to check on the application. There is no fee for being appointed to the Tangent City Council.

The Tangent Harvest Festival Parade will occur on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The following streets will be closed: Old Mill for Parade Staging area from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. D Street is limited to residential traffic; no through traffic is allowed.   Birdfoot Drive, Blackberry Lane, Garden Lane, Old Church Road, Old Oak Drive. will be closed from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.   Tangent Drive will be closed between Blackberry Lane and Garden Lane from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please plan your schedule accordingly, as vehicle and foot traffic will increase around Tangent Elementary School and the central Tangent area.

The City of Tangent Budget Committee has two openings for the next Budget Cycle, which will start in October with a public open house on October 21 at Tangent City Hall. If you wish to serve in the Budget Committee, you must be a resident of the city of Tangent, as eligibility is dictated by the State of Oregon. Please email the City Manager at jsamaniego@tangentor.gov with the subject "Budget Committee" to receive the application.

A.I. Generated Image The City of Tangent is holding an open house event at the Tangent Rural Fire Station on Wednesday, June 25, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM . The open house event will allow the public to stop by anytime during the two-and-a-half hours to look at what the Transportation System Plan is looking at, share opinions with the planners, and meet neighbors in the City of Tangent. Stop by anytime, grab some snacks, and learn more about the future of Tangent. If you cannot attend the Open House, visit this website and take the survey and comment map to share your feedback!

A.I. Image Generated On May 1 , Tangent Municipal Code 7.20.035, Duty to Keep Property Free of Flammable Debris During Fire Hazard Season, will take effect for the summertime season. The City will enforce the code with a two-warning system before issuing a citation. The first warning will be placing a florescent green card on the property with a ten-day deadline. The second warning will again see the same card placed with "second warning" circled and a ten-day deadline. The third and final warning is a mailed letter with a ten-day deadline or placed in a conspicuous spot with a ten-day deadline. A citation slip with your court date will be delivered the fourth time. If you receive a green card, we highly recommend contacting City Hall once corrective action has been taken, and a follow-up inspection will occur to ensure compliance has been met. This law has been in place since 2011 and is annually enforced during the summer months leading up to September 30. Below is the full code, which you can also find on our municipal code . 7.20.035 Duty to Keep Property Free of Flammable Debris During Fire Hazard Season (1) Duty to Keep Property Free of Flammable Debris During Fire Hazard Season Weeds and Debris to be Removed – Nuisance. The owner and occupant of property, if different entities, shall be jointly and severally responsible for keeping property within the City free of dead trees, bushes, brush, vegetation, ladder fuels and all other flammable debris that could cause, spread or fuel a fire, whether dry or wet. Except for commercially cultivated agricultural crops, between May 1 and September 30 of each year, the owner and occupant of property shall keep cut and remove from the property they own or use all dead bushes, dead trees, stumps, dry brush, dry vegetation, ladder fuels and any other material that could cause, spread or fuel fire. The owner and occupant of property shall cut and maintain the grass and vegetation on the property they own or use at a maximum height of 10 inches between May 1 and September 30 each year. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed to be a nuisance and a fire hazard. (2) Obligation to Maintain Weeds and Remove Debris from Abutting Right-ofWay. All of the requirements of this section shall apply to private property and the abutting vegetated public right-of-way out to the edge of the vehicle travel surface. Private property owners and occupants shall be jointly and severally responsible for keeping the vegetated portion of the public right-of-way abutting the private property free of dead trees, bushes, brush, vegetation, grass and weeds taller than 10 inches, ladder fuels and all other flammable debris that could cause, spread or fuel a fire. This requirement applies between May 1 and September 30 of each year and during any officially announced period of fire hazard. (3) Notice to Remove Brush, Grass and Flammable Debris. If any owner or user of property in the City fails to timely and fully comply with the requirements of this section, the City shall cause to be served upon the owner and user, if different entities, written notice of violation requiring the removal of all dead bushes, dead trees, stumps, dry brush, dry vegetation, ladder fuels and any other material that could cause, spread or fuel fire within 10 days. Service of this notice shall be by certified First Class U.S. mail to the address indicated on the most recent property tax records maintained by Linn County and by delivery to the property. If the owner or user of the property cannot be found within the City, notice to the property shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property. Service shall be deemed valid and accomplished on the date of mailing and/or posting on the property. (4) City Right to Abate. The owner or user of the property shall respond to the notice provided pursuant to this section within 10 days of service by cutting the vegetation and bringing the condition of the property into compliance with the requirements of this section. If, after the expiration of the 10-day period, the owner and user have failed to fully comply with the requirements of this section and the notice issued by the City pursuant to subsection C, the City shall without further notice order the immediate abatement of the nuisance and authorize the City to abate the nuisance and generally to bring the property into conformance with the requirements of this section. The City’s costs of abatement, including all reasonable administrative costs and attorney fees, shall be assessed on the property owner. Notice of the assessment, including an itemization of all of the City’s costs, shall be served on the owner and user, if different entities, in the manner described in subsection C. The owner and user, if different shall be jointly and severally liable for these costs. The owner may appeal and contest the reasonableness of the City’s assessment by requesting in writing a hearing before the City Council within 10 days of service of the notice of assessment. If either the owner or user timely file an appeal of the City’s assessment, the City Council shall convene a public hearing within 21 days of the appeal notice, take public testimony and determine if the assessment is reasonable. The Council’s decision shall be final. Any unpaid assessment shall be recorded as a lien against the property and may be enforced in the same manner as other municipal assessment liens under state law or the TMC. (Ord. 2011-05)