News Flash

Council Adopts Changes to Downtown Parking Codes

GRANTS PASS – The Grants Pass City Council adopted changes to the city’s downtown parking codes at their regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2. Restrictions on employees of downtown businesses have been lifted in favor of uniform timed par...

Compassionate Council Seeks Help From Community To Address Homeless Issues

GRANTS PASS – Citing “care and compassion” for those who are in need of aid, members of the Grants Pass City Council made a request for assistance from local religious organizations and service providers who have traditionall...

City Christmas Tree is Illuminated For All To Enjoy

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass annual Christmas tree has been decorated and illuminated for spectators to enjoy for the holiday season. The 40-foot tree standing at Fifth and ‘G’ streets in the heart of the city&rs...

New Not-For-Profit will be Established to Contract City Tourism Promotions

GRANTS PASS – The Grants Pass City Council has authorized City Manager Aaron Cubic to form a starter board of directors for an independent, not-for-profit destination marketing organization to eventually handle the city’s tourism promo...

Join a City Committee

GRANTS PASS – Applications are being accepted for one position on the City of Grants Pass Housing Advisory Committee and one position on the Parks Advisory Committee. Application deadlines are listed separately below.

Housing Advisory Committee

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Street Closure: 5th Street between G and H Street

Beginning Monday, November 23, 2020 through January 4, 2021, 5th Street between “G” and “H” Street will be closed to through traffic for the placement of the traditional Holiday Plaza Christmas Tree.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alterna...

Strategic Planning Community Forum Dec. 10

GRANTS PASS – The Grants Pass City Council will now host a Strategic Planning Community Forum 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in City Council Chambers, 101 NW “A” St. The date has been changed in accordance with state-mandated COVI...

Grants Pass Downtown Holiday Plaza News

GRANTS PASS – Downtown Grants Pass is well-known throughout Southern Oregon for its traditional holiday décor and festivities. The central focus of the festive holiday season has always been a 40-foot tall Christmas Tree that is erect...

Community Leaders Forge Plan to Continue Special Annual Events

GRANTS PASS – A variety of community leaders and representatives of local community organizations met with city staff Thursday, Nov. 12, to discuss the future of annual special events in Grants Pass. The productive discussion resulted in several...

Opening on Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

GRANTS PASS – Applications are being accepted for one position on the City of Grants Pass Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. This term expires Dec. 5, 2022.

The committee’s purpose is to review proposed alterations to any Histor...

Openings for Committee on Public Art

GRANTS PASS – Applications are being accepted for three positions on the City of Grants Pass Committee on Public Art due to expiring terms. These are 3-year appointments.

The Committee on Public Art works to engage the community and enrich public...

Steep Slope Hazard Control Measures

Fall is here and the rainy season is upon us. We hope you will take time as the construction season slows down to proactively plan and install your erosion and sediment control measures. This is a good time to remind your employees and subcontractors to t...