Mosier council unanimously endorses Main Street Mosiers application to Oregon Main Street

The Mosier City Council on Dec. 18, 2024, voted to endorse Main Street Mosiers application to the Oregon Main Street program, approving Resolution 2024-12 by unanimous voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript.

Andrea Weinman and Main Street Mosier colleagues Bob Cushman (President), Juliana Foster (Executive Director) and Greg Dearholt presented an overview of the organizations activities and metrics. They described a four-pillar approach (promotion, design, economic vitality and organizational outreach) and listed committee work and events that supported local businesses and community engagement. Presenters reported a total of 1,820 volunteer hours in 2024, support for 66 businesses, artists and vendors, and $34,800 in outside financial investment that year.

City Manager Rogers brought the endorsement resolution forward; Councilor Cannon moved to adopt Resolution 2024-12 and Councilor Campbell seconded. The transcript records the motion as adopted unanimously. Mayor Anderson congratulated Main Street Mosier on its work and council members described the partnership as beneficial for the small city.

The endorsement allows Main Street Mosier to apply to the State of Oregon's Main Street program, which is administered regionally through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's heritage programs. The resolution is an endorsement for application; the transcript does not record state approval, which would be decided through the Oregon Main Street program's process.

Next steps: Main Street Mosier will proceed with the application to Oregon Main Street; the City endorsed the application by adopting Resolution 2024-12.