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Votes at a glance: Sandy council adopts goals, updates contracting rules and authorizes water financing; Mount Hood bond support fails 4–3
Summary
During its March meeting the Sandy City Council adopted council goals, approved public contracting updates and authorized a full‑faith‑and‑credit loan to fund water capital work. A separate resolution directing the mayor to endorse a Mount Hood Community College bond failed 4–3.
The Sandy City Council took several formal actions March 3 that affect city governance, contracting and water infrastructure financing. Below are the meeting outcomes and key details.
Votes and key outcomes
- Approval of minutes (consent agenda): The council approved the meeting minutes from 02/18/2025. Motion by Councilor Laurie Hokanson, second by Councilor Ramsayer; Councilor Sheldon abstained.
- Council goals adopted: The council voted to adopt the 2025–2027 council goals as amended during the meeting. Motion by Councilor Maiden; second by Councilor Hokanson. Vote: unanimous.
- Mount Hood Community College bond resolution (resolution 2025‑09): The council considered a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a statement of council support for a $131 million Mount Hood Community College bond on the May 2025 ballot. Motion by Councilor Hokanson, second by Councilor Ramsayer. The motion failed on a 4–3…
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