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A recent traffic study reveals that the dangerous intersection of Highway 211 and DeMarco Road has a troubling crash history and urgently needs a $4.6 million traffic signal for improved safety.

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City study recommends $4.6 million signal at Highway 211 and DeMarco to improve pedestrian safety
A traffic study presented to the Sandy City Council found the Highway 211/DeMarco intersection currently fails the city's operational standard and recommended a traffic signal (about $4.6 million) as the best benefit-cost option for vehicle operations and pedestrian protection.
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August 6, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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City attorneys are pushing for code amendments that could redefine what qualifies as an 'involuntary event' in the wake of natural disasters, leaving council members with more questions than answers.

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City previews code changes to implement Senate Bill 1561; 'involuntary event' left undefined
City attorneys briefed councilors on code amendments to implement Senate Bill 1561 (2026), noting the changes largely 'copy/paste' state language into local code and that the statute's phrase 'involuntary event' is not defined and may require court clarification.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Oregon just established a new tariff class for data centers, which could lead to a slight drop in residential rates—could this be a game changer for energy costs?

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New state rules give data centers their own rate class; PGE says customers benefit slightly
PGE told the council a July 8 Oregon Public Utility Commission order established a distinct data-center customer class and that large data centers (over roughly 20 MW requests) will absorb more growth costs, reducing residential rates by about 1%.
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July 29, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Portland General Electric is ramping up efforts to enhance wildfire resilience in Sandy, using advanced technology and infrastructure upgrades to protect the community from extreme weather impacts.

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PGE outlines wildfire resiliency steps for Sandy, including undergrounding near Mount Hood
Portland General Electric told the Sandy City Council it is expanding wildfire resiliency efforts—using meteorologists, situational cameras, undergrounding projects and faster fault detection—to protect local service and speed post-storm recovery.
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July 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Key discussions at the Sandy City Council meeting revealed community concerns on wastewater management and upcoming legislation that could reshape local governance.

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Sandy City Council Discusses Wastewater Updates and Legislative Challenges
Council addresses wastewater comments, legislative processes, and upcoming community events.
citizenportal.ai
September 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM