On Monday, June 24, City Staff at the City of Tangent were informed of survey crews on Tangent Road. City Staff contacted the Linn County Road Department, and on Wednesday, June 26, the city received a response from the lead engineer of the project from the Linn County Road Department. Linn County Surveyors were obtaining data for the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project. Linn County will coordinate a town meeting with the City of Tangent once a preliminary design has been drafted. There is no additional information. What is the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project? The Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project originated before 2021 when the City of Tangent, Linn County, and the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) agreed to improve the road. AAMPO is funding the project, and Linn County will be doing the construction work since Tangent Drive is a Linn County-owned road. The initial goal is to modernize the road with options for sidewalks and work on Tangent Dr. between Highway 99E and the railroad cross to accommodate traffic. Why has the project taken so Long?   The 2020 and 2021 pandemics delayed the project, bringing it to a standstill as cities and counties dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. In August of 2021, the State of Oregon, which issues funds for projects to AAMPO, announced a sudden stop in funding projects in August of 2021. This removed AAMPO's funds for the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project, and Linn County could not complete any work since there was no funding. However, in January of 2023, the City Manager and City Councilor Trina Henderson did lobby at the Oregon State Capitol building. They brought up Senator Chris Gorsek, Co-Chair of the Transportation Committee, about the importance of funding projects such as the Tangent Road Improvement Project. Senator Sara Gelser Blouin and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis all visited that day to discuss the importance of the funding. At the end of the legislative session, the funds had been restored. Linn County was notified in 2024 of the Tangent Drive Road Improvement Project funds beginning on July 1, 2024. What will the new Tangent Drive look like? Linn County Road Department is working on a preliminary design for Tangent Drive. Road standards have changed and evolved since the prior design and work was done before 2021. How Do We Stay Updated on the Tangent Drive Road Project? The City of Tangent and Linn County will coordinate a town meeting once a preliminary design has been made. Notice of that town hall meeting will be posted on the website, our park message board, and the City Hall front door. If there is enough time, we will post it in the newsletter.

The City of Tangent has opened the application for anyone wishing to serve on a committee! There are five committees, and they are: Downtown Development Endless Stories Funding & Revenue Land Use Water Enrichment To serve on any of these committees, please click here. The new committees are part of the City of Tangent's Strategic Plan which aims to progress the city over the next five years. There is no deadline to serve on the committee, and applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis.

Tangent City Hall will be close on Monday June 10, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as City Staff will be attending a meeting off-site. City Hall should reopen by 1:00 PM once the meeting has wrapped up.

The City of Tangent has opened filing for the City of Tangent Municipal Election, which will take place on November 5, 2024. Filing opened on Monday, June 3, and will close on August 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Candidate may download or pick up a filing form at City Hall during normal business hours. All filing must have either the Candidate Signature Sheet with 25 signatures or a $10 filing fee. Elected Positions Up for Election: Mayor: A two year term which covers 2025 through the 2026 calendar year. Council Position 1: A four year term which covers 2025 through the 2028 calendar year. Council Position 2: A four year term which covers 2025 through the 2028 calendar year. Opening Date: June 3, 2024 Closing Date: August 2, 4:00 PM, Once City Hall Closes Election Date: November 5, 2024 Candidate Filing Form: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL101.pdf Optional Signature Sheet: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL121.pdf The City of Tangent Municipal Election is Nonpartisan. So listing a party affiliation is not required. Qualification of Officers Per the Tangent City Charter (TCC) Section 16, No person shall be eligible for an elective office or the city unless at the time of the election (11/5/24) 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 the final judge of qualification and election of its own members. Per TCC Section 15, no council member or mayor shall receive compensation for services, but may be reimbursed for authorized expenses. City Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. and may close early on Friday due to staff availability.

Per the Tangent Municipal Code, from May 1 to September 30, the City of Tangent Noxious Grass and Vegetation is in effect. Property owners are 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. If a property owner is out of compliance with the noxious grass ordinance, they will receive a verbal or written request to take corrective action within ten days. If no action is taken within ten days, a written notice will be mailed with a final warning of action needed within ten days. If no action is taken within ten days of the final warning, the City may impose a fine of $500 per day or bring the property to compliance and charge the property owner for the cost of bringing the property into compliance. Below is the Code for everyone to reference. TMC 7.20.035 Duty to Keep Property Free of Flammable Debris During Fire Hazard Season (1) 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-of- Way. 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 3, 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 3. 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)

The City of Tangent now accepts online booking of our City Notary Services. By clicking on the link below, you may schedule a time and day to arrive at City Hall for notary services. The new booking feature only displays the days the notary is available. We still welcome walk-ins and phone calls asking about the notary, but through the website, you can now book an appointment and show up on the time and date. Online Notary Services Booking: https://outlook.office365.com/book/TangentNotaryService@ocwcog.org/

The City of Tangent has been made aware of emails claiming to be from a former city employee. The email asks the recipient to click on the link below. If you received such an email, do not click the link. How to verify emails sent from the City of Tangent All emails from the City of Tangent will have the staff's first initial and last name, @tangentor.gov. Please note we no longer use @cityoftangent.org or .net in our email address. The staff member that sends an email will have a signature, including the City Seal, full name, position, and disclosure about all emails subject to Oregon Public Law. City Staff will never ask for the following information: Bank information for payment Check numbers for payment Payment through an app (CashApp, Venmo) Payment through gift cards Payment for a citation online Personal information such as social security or driver's license number The only online payment system is for the City of Tangent Sewer Utility, accessible on our website. City staff will not share email or any contact with former employees. What to do if unsure about email recieved claiming to be the City of Tangent? Do not click on any links. Call Tangent City Hall. Move the sender to junk once assured it did not come from city staff.

Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Growing Care's mission is supporting new programs to create capacity in current child care programs. Child care is such a vital service for working families. Growing Care is a state-funded program that connects family child care providers with training, resources, and grants in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties. we want to help you start or grow your business, successfully. Click here to get connected with Growing Cares.

The City of Tangent has two opportunities for firms wishing to work on behalf of the City of Tangent. Community Development Director The City of Tangent is seeking applications for a Community Development Director as an independent contractor. Engineering Services The city of Tangent requests a Statement of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide city engineering service as an independent contractor for the city. Deadline The deadline for both positions is Friday, March 1, 4:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time. No application will be accepted after 4:00 PM.

The City of Tangent and TGT Solution is hosting a town hall meeting at the Tangent Rural Fire Department Conference room on Friday, February 16, at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public feedback on the draft five-year Strategic Plan produced by TGT Solutions. Meeting Location Tangent Rural Fire District 32053 Birdfoot Dr. Tangent, OR 97389 The conference room is not the main door to the office but the middle door along the south side of the building. Look for the door with an arrow and propped open.

The 2024 Tangent Harvest Festival will occur on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The 2023 festival was a huge success, and the people at Tangent Together are working hard to make the 2024 event more fun! So be sure to mark your calendars and download the 2024 event calendar for all community events! If you wish to volunteer in the Harvest Festival, be a vendor, or participate in Tangent Together, please visit their website by clicking here.

Welcome to the City of Tangent brand new website! We made a new website to inform residents better, welcome new businesses and residents, and streamline services to be a more transparent and community-oriented city. Please explore around and let us know of any broken links you may find or typos.