News/Press Release

Milwaukie, OR - Milwaukie Police have completed the review and redaction of applicable involved officer body-worn-camera (BWC) evidence of the incident involving police officer behavioral health hold and subsequent transport of Jean Descamps on December 13^th, 2023. Open records requests were previously submitted by members of the media to view the BWC footage. The Descamps family and other involved parties of interest have had the opportunity to view the footage and those open records requests can now be honored.

Most city services have consolidated into the new city hall building at 10501 SE Main St., but please refer to the lists below to find the specific services available at each building.

CITY HALL BUILDING • 10501 SE MAIN ST

• Business registration
• Parking permits
• Utility billing
• Water service (start and stop)
• Records requests
• Municipal court
• Building permits and support
• Planning permits

JOHNSON CREEK FACILITY • 6101 SE JOHNSON CREEK BLVD

Following years of planning and construction, the city will move into a new city hall building in mid-September. To accommodate the move, the current city hall building at 10722 SE Main St. will close to the public on Monday, Sep. 11 at noon. The Johnson Creek Facility at 6101 SE Johnson Creek Blvd. will close Tuesday, Sep. 12 at noon.

Community members are encouraged to take note of a recent code change regarding fireworks. In February 2023, City Council passed ordinance 2225, which prohibits the sale, possession and use of fireworks in Milwaukie city limits. The maximum possible fine for a fireworks violation is $1,000.

After a competitive selection process, the City of Milwaukie selected Emma Sagor as the new assistant city manager.

“Emma’s experience working with local governments, both big and small, dedication to climate action and experience with strategic planning is a great addition to Milwaukie,” said Ann Ober, city manager. “We’re excited to add her perspective to the city’s projects we’re working on now and in the future.”

Exciting things are happening as the city repurposes the former Advantis Credit Union building into Milwaukie’s new
city hall building. At the end of February into the beginning of March, the new exterior signage was installed on the east and west sides of the building. The sign reads “Milwaukie City Hall” in white with a backlight to illuminate the sign at night.

The Milwaukie community will be a major beneficiary of the federal funds available through the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The NOAA Restoration Center is recommending $15 million - its largest grant in history - for the Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project (Kellogg Project). The effort will restore threatened fish access to 15 miles of habitat in the Kellogg Creek-Mt.

Last month, the city hired Glen Suchanek as its first behavioral health specialist. This new, full-time position is dedicated to working with community members experiencing crisis, and connecting them with local and regional resources.

After a competitive process, the City of Milwaukie has selected Henry Point Development to reimagine its historic city hall.  The building, located at 10722 SE Main St., is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and a focal point of Milwaukie’s downtown.

After a competitive selection process, the city named Brent Husher as the new director for the Ledding Library. He succeeds Katie Newell, who is set to retire at the end of July, and will start on July 29.