Oregon City commissioners heard a report on the annual city cleanup and joined presenters in recognizing community volunteers and partners at the meeting.

Cassandra Coogan, who presented the cleanup summary, told the commission that volunteers and city staff collected about 420 tons of garbage and recycling and 400 tires during this year’s effort. "We compiled some statistics and wanted to show you the various community partners that were part of the cleanup," Coogan said, noting that 950 resident vouchers were used from April 21 through April 29 after the committee extended voucher availability for the first time. The voucher extension, she said, was likely responsible for the higher tonnage.

The presentation credited Metro South with enabling direct drop‑offs and estimated the 950 vouchers represented roughly $38,000 in savings for residents. Coogan described special site work at Newell Creek Canyon, the skate park and the viewpoint and said volunteers and contractors helped remove two vehicles from Newell Creek Canyon that had been an eyesore for years.

Jerry Herman and others presented the Johnny Storm Awards, a memorial recognition for individuals and organizations that made outstanding contributions to the cleanup. Recipients named during the meeting included Larry Follier (individual award), B & B Leasing (organizational award) and several volunteer groups, including Earth Crusaders, Clackamas County Recycling Partnership, local ROTC cadets and Girl Scout Troop 204. Presenters said the city will post a plaque listing winners since 1999 in the City Hall vestibule.

Presenters and commissioners thanked the dozens of volunteers and partner organizations that helped plan and execute the event. Cassandra Coogan said the cleanup committee mobilizes for months, organizes contractors and volunteers and considers the effort a long‑term partnership between city staff and the community.