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City of Forest Grove: New: The City has its own Web Site under construction. The City's site will be linked to Pacific University and the Chamber.

1924 Council Street - P.O. Box 326 - Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
(503) 359-3200 - FAX 359-3207
A map and detailed information about nearby Hagg Lake courtesy of Washington County's Web site.
governments, and a link to Munisource, the WWW site for municipalities worldwide.
The Washington County Council on Aging, Inc. offers extensive information about services available to seniors and other citizens. gmap.htm>
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General Information about the City of Forest Grove
Incorporated in 1872, the City of Forest Grove has adopted the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is Forest Grove's nonpartisan elected legislature. The Council determines City policy through the enactment of laws (ordinances), the adoption of resolutions and setting annual goals. The Council derives its authority from the City Charter and the laws and Constitution of the State of Oregon. The City Manager is appointed by the Council and is responsible for implementing the policies adopted by it.
There are seven members of the Council, including the mayor, each elected to four-year terms. Citywide elections are held every two years.
The City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, with additional work sessions scheduled as the Council's workload requires. Each Councilor serves as liaison to one of the City's seven boards and commissions, which advise the Council on important community issues.
Nyuzen is Forest Grove's Sister City in Japan.

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General Information about the City of Forest Grove