City of Ocean Shores Newsle er Published by the Ocean Shores City Welcome Commi ee
August 2023
City Achievements: Exci ng news! The Ocean Shores City Council has approved joining the Grays Harbor Conserva on District. This partnership will benefit all property owners and the city as we tackle tough challenges like erosion, waterways, and noxious weeds. Working with agencies is essen al to finding sustainable solu ons, and we can't wait to share more in a presenta on soon. Let's protect and preserve our beau ful community together! Our Mayor, Jon Mar n, received the Advanced Cer ficate of Municipal Leadership. This program acknowledges the hard work of elected officials who have shown proficiency in key areas, including legal requirements, community planning, and resource management. To earn this pres gious cer fica on, he had to a end training sessions, serve in the community, and further hone his leadership skills. According to AWC CEO Deanna Dawson, city leadership is a challenging and mul faceted role. The Advanced CML program equips officials with the knowledge they need to succeed in this role by ensuring they adhere to legal requirements, plan for the future, manage funds, foster rela onships, and promote diversity and inclusivity.
The High Dune Trail has broken ground, and we couldn't be happier! The trail will be ADA accessible, which means everyone can enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors equally. The new surface will be walkable and safe for everyone too. It's fantas c to see such a great turnout for this event, and I can't wait to see more people able to enjoy this trail. Looking forward to the comple on in September/October. We will keep you posted on the progress. Plans & Projects: Fire Hydrant Flushing 2023 The City of Ocean Shores Water Department began flushing fire hydrants in June. It is common for flushing ac vi es to s r up sediment in the water lines surrounding the work areas. We recommend that you do not use hot water during the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM on the days flushing is happening in your neighborhood. If you experience discolora on of your water, please run the COLD water tap for a few minutes un l it clears. If you must use hot water during flushing opera ons, we strongly recommend flushing your hot water tank a er our opera ons are complete. A map of the work area can be viewed at www.osgov.com. If you have any ques ons or require addi onal informa on, please contact us by phone at 289-4210 or email at mtobert@osgov.com.