Gearhart council backs draft direction prioritizing residential character
Aug 28, 2026
Councilors reviewed a draft direction statement that emphasizes preserving Gearhart’s primarily residential character while maintaining services and financial stability; councilors asked staff to add affordability language and to return with refined wording.
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Staff opened the work session by presenting a draft direction statement for council use as a foundation for future decisions. The read-aloud language was: "Gearhart's direction is to preserve its primarily residential character and livability while maintaining core services, public safety readiness, infrastructure, financial stability, and community trust," and staff asked councilors whether they wanted wordsmithing or to move forward.
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