On this day, May 22, 1843, The 1st wagon train with over 1000 people departed Independence, Missouri for Oregon. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.
Also on this day, May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. Featuring the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet, the lake was formed when Mt. Mazama, a volcano taller than today's Mt. Hood, erupted and collapsed over 7,000 years ago.
Get involved in Scappoose Oregon
The City of Scappoose Economic Development Committee (EDC) is looking to fill one member and two alternate positions. The responsibilities of the EDC, as stated in the Committee bylaws, are as follows:
1) Design, develop, and promote an economic development strategic plan
2) Provide oversight and review of economic development marketing strategies and products
3) Enhance communication and understanding of economic development strategies, and build relationships between the local public sector, community, and business community
4) Act as a forum for sharing information on best economic development practices, current issues, and resources available for communities and businesses
5) Encourage connections and coordination with other local, regional, and state organizations working for the benefit of economic growth and enhancement of the local economy
6) Respond to additional matters relating to economic development as requested by the City Council
If you are interested in joining the EDC, please complete the Citizen Interest Application, which is located on the City’s
website. The City will accept applications until the positions have been filled. Should you have any questions regarding the application, and/or would like to receive a copy of the Committee Bylaws, please contact Program Analyst Huell White at 503-543-7146, or by email at
hwhite@cityofscappoose.org.
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2020-09-28 12:11:43 | Last Update: 2020-09-26 12:53:11 |
