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Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.
~ Elizabeth Andrew

Volunteer committees offer citizens the opportunity to be involved in the community in a number of ways. Volunteers are a huge and valuable resource without which the City would not be able to provide a number of services.

The Warrenton Community Center Advisory Board was created to oversee the operation of the community center. The board’s principle goal is to ensure the community center is self-supporting from fees generated by the users, so it will not become dependent on property taxes. The board members are responsible to establish rules and policies for center development and operations.

The Library Board was established to operate a community-based library. The board members are expected to take an active part in the library operation and recommend to the City Commission rules and policies for the efficient and effective operation of the library, its services and programs.

The Parks Board was created in 2005 to assist the City in development of a Parks Master Plan and to advise the City Commission regarding any matter relating to city parks; policies, activities, care of park assets, funding and development of parks.

The Budget Committee was established by state statute to ensure citizen involvement in the preparation of the budget. The city budget is a joint effort between the people affected by the budget and elected officials responsible for providing the services. 

The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing Type 3 applications which require a public hearing. These include conditional uses, variances, land subdivisions, and large site plans for new buildings. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Commission on new Comprehensive Plan policy, land use issues, and any other matters relating to the planning and development of the city.

Current Library Hours: 

Sunday - CLOSED
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 10:00 am - 5:00pm - Storytime @ 10:30 am
Thursday - 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Friday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Storytime @ 10:30 am
 

The Warrenton Urban Renewal Agency (URA) was established in February 2007 to revitalize downtown Warrenton. URA created an urban renewal district that encompasses 875 acres that covers downtown and extends along S Main Ave to just south of Warrenton High School. URA outlined the types of land use, projects, and financing in an Urban Renewal Plan & Report that is required by ORS 457. Approximately $1.7 M was dedicated to urban renewal eligible projects in the Plan, which is expected to retire in 2027.