This City Hall is adjacent to the Fire Station and serves as the seat of government for the small, coastal town of Waldport. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed from 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. The building features a metal roof and brickwork, with several windows and a City Hall sign above the entrance.
Waldport's executive powers are vested in the City Council, which is comprised of a mayor and six councilors. The council is responsible for direct appointment of a City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Judge, City Recorder, and any additional officers the Council may determine are necessary.
Waldport's city motto is "Where the Forest Meets the Sea," reflective of the importance of the timber industry in the development of the town. Chartered in 1890 and incorporated in 1911, the town is located on the Pacific Coast at the mouth of the Alsea River in Lincoln County, Oregon. As of 2010, the population is 2,033. The closest neighboring cities are Yachats, 8 miles to the south, and Newport, 18 miles to the north. The major highways are the Pacific Coast Highway 101, which runs north south, and Oregon Highway 34, which connects Waldport to the Willamette Valley. A notable feature was the original Alsea Bay Bridge, designed by famed Oregon bridge designer Conde McCullough. The original bridge was torn down in 1992 and replaced with a similar arch bridge.
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