HELLO AND GOODBYE

As many of you know, in November of 2004 Cannon Beach citizens voted to sell bonds to build a new wastewater treatment and Matanuska pump station. Half the funds to pay off the debt associated with this project will come from an increase in property taxes. Where the other half is going to come from is currently being considered by the City Council. The most likely scenario is that the remaining funds will derive from an increase in residential and business sewer bills but more on that later.

One of the purposes of this blog is to inform subscribers that the City's Public Works Director, Joy Gannon, has started her own weblog which is intended to keep Cannon Beach citizens informed on the status of the construction. Joy is very dedicated and done a great job getting this badly needed project off the ground. I would encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts.

You can access Joy's blog by going to cbpw.blogspot.com.

In another City matter, I regret to inform you that our organization is losing one of it's most valued employees. Leslie Stewart, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager and Planner, is leaving Cannon Beach to become an Administrative Assistant at the Seattle Housing Authority. Those of you who know or have worked with Leslie realize she has been a very dedicated and loyal public servant for us for the last 6 1/2 years. The community and City will miss her and wish her and her family the best up in the Seattle area.

Information on the City's soon-to-be-open Administrative Assistant position is available on our website - ci.cannon-beach.or.us.