Department Links
City Hall
Contact Information
- Phone: (541) 432-3832
- Fax: (541) 432-3833
- Mail: P.O. Box 15 Joseph, Oregon 97846
- Located: 201 North Main Joseph, Oregon
- Email: CityofJosephOregon@gmail.com
City Administrator/City Recorder
- Dan Larman - email: CityAdmin@josephoregon.org
Administrative Assistant
- Jamie Collier - email: CityofJosephOregon@gmail.com
Utility Biller
- Michelle Brock - email: UtilityBiller@josephoregon.org - please email for water/sewer billing questions and new service requests
Ordinance Officer
- Douglas McKinnis - email: ordinanceofficer@josephoregon.org
Filing Clerk
- Heather Kamp - email: Clerk@josephoregon.org
Office Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm
- Friday: Closed to Public
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
(Please note Holidays and Special City Wide events may affect these times)
Public Works
Water & Sewer
- Michael Harshfield - Public Works Lead, email: PublicWorksLead@josephoregon.org
- Levi Tickner - Treatment Plant Operator, email: PWorksCOJ@gmail.com
- Phone: (541) 432-3832
Contact Info:
- Phone: (541) 432-3832
- Fax: (541) 432-3833
After Hours Emergencies
Public Works On-Call
- (541) 398-0495 (all emergency calls will be communicated to the Sheriff’s office)
Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office
- (541) 426-3131
Snow Plow Plan
Annual Water Quality Report
We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source is surface water from Wallowa lake, and Ground water from Well #L66036.
Fire Department
- Located: 201 W Russell Ln
- Phone: (541) 432-2901
In an emergency, dial 911
The Joseph City Fire Department includes a dedicated group of men and women who volunteer their time and energy to provide fire services. The Fire Department covers property within the City of Joseph, plus the Wallowa Lake Rural Fire Protection District. Homes, ranches, farms, and businesses outside those areas can contract with the Fire Department for coverage.
The Fire Department volunteers conduct weekly drills covering numerous fire suppression, rescue, and maintenance subjects to keep their skills current and provide a safe and efficient working environment.
If you have questions about the Joseph City Fire Department, please contact City Hall at (541) 432-3832 or the Joseph Fire Department at (541) 432-2901.
Email: josephfiredepartment@gmail.com
For information about the Wallowa Lake Rural Fire Protection District click here.
City Park
- Located: At the end of west Fourth Street
- Open: Daily, year round, Sunrise to 10 p.m.
- Phone: (541) 432-3832
Please note that the Joseph City Park restrooms will be under renovation in 2024.
Portable toilets will be available.
The Joseph City Park provides a quiet and beautiful location for numerous activities. Surrounded on one side by a peaceful waterway, the park has restrooms, covered picnic areas with picnic tables, and a large open play area including playground equipment.
The City Park is open daily, year round from sunrise to 10 p.m.
Besides being a wonderful place for a picnic or to relax the City Park is used for reunions, weddings, major events, and sporting events.
The City does not reserve or rent the city park. Its amenities are on a first come first serve basis.
Playground equipment:
- Swings
- Tires
- Slide
- Monkey bars
- Rocking horse
- Playground climbing bars
- Splash Pad (To activate Splash Pad: place bare hand or foot on the black disc)
- Tree House