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11/16/2025 – A leak has been reported on Jackson and 9th St.
Public Works is aware and working to resolve the issue.
Water users may experience interruptions in service as Public Works fixes it.
The upper portion of Deady Street is still under the Boil Water Notice. The rest of the homes affected by The Boil Water Recommendations from the previous leak on Jackson and 7th are no longer in effect.
We will update the website and deliver all clear notices once we know the water is safe for normal use.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving starting on Wednesday, November 26th at noon. We will be open for regular business again on Monday, December 1st.
We wish the citizens of Port Orford a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Irrigation/Garden meter reads are due no later than November 30th. Please contact the Utility Clerk at mclausen@portorfordor.gov, 541-332-3681, or come into City Hall.
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City Council Meeting 11/20/2025
Go-To Link: https://meet.goto.com/845120101
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The City of Port Orford is currently seeking a Part-Time Finance Contractor. Please submit an application with a cover letter to portorfordishiring@gmail.com
The City of Port Orford is also seeking bids for the dredging of the North Fork of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir and for the removal of a failing culvert upstream of our drinking water reservoir.
For more information regarding the dredging bidding, please CLICK HERE.
For more information regarding the Culvert removal bidding, please CLICK HERE.
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Park Host/Maintenance Opportunity
The City of Port Orford and the Parks Commission are seeking a Park Host for Buffington Park. A friendly, responsible person or couple with initiative who live in an RV, up to 40 feet in length, and who would like to serve as Park Hosts year-round would be ideal. The applicant(s) must be able to pass a background check by the Port Orford Police Department.
The job includes free rent, free electricity, water, and sewer in exchange for light maintenance-type duties, which include cleaning the bathrooms daily, litter pick-up, emptying trash cans, string trimming, and mowing. The person should be prepared to interact with park visitors positively and work closely with City Staff as part of the team.
All duties will be fully explained and demonstrated by appropriate City personnel, and the Park Host will work with the Administrator, Chief of Police, and Public Works Staff to ensure the Park is safe, welcoming, clean, and remains beautiful.
Interested residents and applicants wanting the job on a year-round basis should contact City Hall at 541-366-3681 or visit our website at https://portorford.org/…/2024/05/job-app-fillable.pdf to fill out an application. You can submit cover letters and the application to portorfordishiring@gmail.com
This position will remain open until filled.
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The Mayor of Port Orford urges residents to conserve water.
Please click here to view her statement in full.
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Check the 2024 CCR Report to know the Quality of Port Orford’s Drinking Water.
Water Rates have increased, effective July 1st, 2025. Click Here for a breakdown of the increases.
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Future Meetings
Please see the Calendar Page for dates and times of future regular meetings
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