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Columbia Economic Team staff dissolved; Scappoose to explore taking on programs

Scappoose City Council · January 6, 2026
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City staff told the council that the Columbia Economic Team dissolved its staff as of Dec. 31 and the city is exploring options to continue CET programs, possibly inheriting grants or transferring responsibilities to other county bodies; no formal commitment was made.

City Manager Ben Burgener updated the council that the Columbia Economic Team (CET) dissolved its staff at the end of December and that the city is working with county partners to determine how CET programs and grants might continue.

Burgener said CET staff were removed for operational and financial reasons and that parties are…

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