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Hamlets and Villages
The nationally recognized Hamlets
and Villages program is a grassroots,
citizen-driven program developed by
Clackamas County following the 2000
Complete Communities Congress.
Over 2,000 citizens participated in the
formation of the program and now in
continuing operations of the hamlets
and villages.
Growth
Approximately one-eighth of Clacka-
mas County’s land area is urban; the
remainder is rural. Some of Oregon’s
richest farmland is located in areas sur-
rounding the communities of
Canby,
Sandy, Boring, Wilsonville
and
Molalla.
Big city attractions in downtown
Portland, visits to the
Zoo,
outings to
the
Portland Opera,
business trips to
the
Silicon Forest
and the
Portland
International Airport
are easily ac-
cessible via I-205 or I-5. A strong
transportation network including
light rail, and buses are part of the
area’s transportation system. Inter-
state 5, Interstate 205, Highway 26
and Interstate 84 tie the Clackamas
area to the Pacific Northwest and
the international markets of Canada,
Mexico, Japan and Asia.
Since its creation in 1843, agri-
culture, timber, manufacturing and
commerce have been the county’s
principal activities. In recent years
Clackamas County business districts
and communities continue to grow at
a strong rate. The many flourishing
businesses include industry leaders
in metals, machinery, healthcare,
high tech, logistics, forestry, food
and beverage processing, renewable
energy, nursery/agriculture, tourism
and software development. A vari-
ety of shovel-ready industrial sites
within minutes of interstate and
state highways and/or the Portland
International Airport make Clacka-
mas County additionally appealing
to business and industry.
Oregon City,
the county seat for
Clackamas County, was incorpo-
rated in 1844, making it the first
incorporated city west of the Rocky
Mountains. The area was the termi-
nus for water transportation on the
Willamette River and had been a
meeting place for Indians, hunters,
trappers and Hudson’s Bay Company
voyageurs for years.
Longtime
Milwaukie
resident, Bill
McDonald,
understands
patience is
essential for
peace of mind. When asked
his perspective on changes in
the original downtown area of
Milwaukie he admits, “I really
love the small town feeling of
community I experienced as a
kid. I remember there always
seemed to be two of every-
thing; women’s dress shops,
shoe shops, drug stores, Five
& Dimes…it was fun!
Change happens slowly but
even progress helps restore
balance between the old and
new. We’re already enjoying
several new restaurants and a
wonderful Wine Bar in down-
town Milwaukie. Perhaps after
Light Rail stops in the middle
of downtown, retailers and our
community will return quicker.
The completed improvements
to Riverfront Park are bringing
people here also.”
Meet Bill McDonald
Rural and urban mix
(continued from page 7)
Clackamas County contacts
Assessor
503-655-8671
Behavioral Health Division
503-742-5335
Board of Commissioners
503-655-8581
Building Permits
503-742-4240
Cable Communications
503-742-5903
Children & Family Services
503-650-5678
Citizen Involvement
503-655-8552
Clerk’s Office
503-655-8698
Community Corrections/Parole
503-655-8603
Community Development
503-655-8591
County Administrator
503-655-8581
County Fairgrounds &
Event Center
503-266-1136
Oak Lodge County Library
503-655-8543
District Attorney
503-655-8431
Dog Control
503-655-8628
Emergencies
911
Employee Services
503-655-8459
Extension Services
503-655-8631
Forestry
503-742-4425
Jail
503-655-8331
Juvenile Department
503-655-8342
Marriage Licenses
503-655-8659
Parks
503-742-4414
Planning-Land Use
503-742-4500
Pothole Hotline
503-650-3262
Public Affairs Office
503-655-8751
Public Health Division
503-742-5300
Recycling &
Sustainability Office
503-557-6363
Road Issues & Complaints
503-557-6391
Road Maintenance
503-557-6391
Senior & Disability Services
Oregon City:
971-673-7600
Milwaukie:
971-673-6600
Sheriff
503-785-5000
Social Services
503-655-8640
Information/Referral
503-655-8861
Spanish 503-655-8568
TTY 503-650-5646
Surveyor
503-742-4475
Tourism & Visitor Info & Cultural Affairs
503-655-8490
Treasurer
503-742-5990
Veterans Services
503-650-5631
Victim Assistance
503-655-8616
Visitor Information
800-647-3843
Volunteer Connection
503-655-8640
Water Environment Services
503-742-4567
Bill McDonald in 1937
(more community numbers on page 41)