The City of Sandy contracts with Beery, Elsner & Hammond , a private law firm specializing in local government law, for legal services performed by the City Attorney. These services include legal advice to the City Council and staff, drafting city ordinances and resolutions, defending the city against lawsuits, and prosecuting violations of the municipal code.
The Office of the City Recorder maintains the city seal and serves as clerk of the City Council by recording and archiving the official records, proceedings, and legislative history of the City of Sandy. The Office strives to provide professional, courteous, and timely assistance to the City Council, citizens, city departments, and other agencies. The City Recorder publishes agendas and minutes for the City Council, administers city elections, manages city records, fulfills public records requests, and maintains the records for city council, boards, and commissions.
Oregon Revised Statute 192.005 defines a "public record" as any “document, book, paper, photograph, file, sound recording, machine readable electronic record or other material ... regardless of physical form or characteristics, made, received, filed, or recorded in pursuance of law or in connection with the transaction of public business."
The City of Sandy is proud of its stellar system of parks. Facilities range from the 1.75-mile Tickle Creek Trail, to neighborhood playgrounds to the 127-acre Sandy River Park. The system is guided by a seven-person Park Board and two advisors from the Sandy City Council. It is a working board supporting planning efforts for and advocacy of the local park system as well as pitching in on park improvement projects. Pick up a Parks brochure at the Sandy Community/Senior Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd) or at Sandy City Hall.
Nestled at the base of Mount Hood, and home to countless hiking & biking trails and a plethora of outdoor recreational activities, the City of Sandy has a population of about 13,000 and is the commercial center of a rural area with a population of more than 45,000.
The Development Services Department is comprised of the following two divisions: the Planning Division and the Building Division. The Department is staffed by six full-time employees. In addition to the typical functions of planning and building, the department issues business licenses, manages urban renewal grant programs, and enforces the municipal code. We are located in the east side of City Hall at 39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy's transit department offers several transportation options. These services are designed to accommodate varying levels of accessibility in an integrated transit system. Every effort is made to make the Gresham Clackamas and Estacada commuter routes (also called fixed route service) accessible and user friendly.
Our Mission: The City of Sandy's Parks and Recreation team will help engage and strengthen community belonging by developing and maintaining safe, clean and accessible parks as well as providing inclusive and diverse programs and services.
Our Vision: We aim to advance Sandy's parks, programs, services, and policies while striving to be a leader in the field of Parks and Recreation and a pillar to the community of Sandy.
