Civil Municipal - Feb 2024

As it embraces growth, the city is dedicated to preserving its small-town ambiance and is guided by a 50-Year Plan, which will shape its future over the next half-century. With an intentional approach to progress, this Oregon gem captures the essence of a welcoming community that takes pride in both its past and its future. Mayor Joe Backus shares,“I am a newly minted mayor, just going on my first year, but a 40-year-plus resident of Scappoose. So, I’ve seen a lot of the changes over time. I’ve seen it grow from 3000 people to over 8000 people. We want to keep that small-town feel. That’s what kept me here and brought my family here. We understand there is growth, and we want to make sure the growth is done in a way that keeps that same small town feel that I grew up with.” INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT City Manager,Alex Rains, outlined the city’s ambitious infrastructure projects which involve the completion of master plan updates for utilities, the installation of two new water wells, and the development of a 33 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02 SCAPPOOSE, OREGON