You may also call City Hall at (541) 432-3832 to request a copy be mailed to you.

2024 Annual Drinking Water Report

2024 Lead Line Inventory Survey

Zoom Meeting Information

• Click here for agendas

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

• Zoom Meeting

Or Telephone:

• Dial US: +1 253 215 8782
• Webinar ID: 852 9022 9923
• Passcode: 57ZD2W

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kOkBjemOP

If you have never used Zoom before, you may choose to download the app before joining the meeting. It is not necessary, as you can open it through your browser, but not all of the features will be available. 

You may also choose to create a free account: https://zoom.us/

When you join the meeting, your name may be displayed as your email. You may change this to your name. Attendees will also be muted when they enter, but they will have the opportunity to speak during Public Comment. Attendees will also be able to use the Q&A feature to type questions if they prefer not to speak or if their device does not have a microphone.

In the top right corner of most desktop and laptop screens (possibly the side or bottom of phones and iPads), all participants can change their layout view from Gallery (all participants are visible) to Active Speaker (only the person speaking is displayed) or Thumbnail (speaker and a smaller gallery view on the side).

Thank you!

\ The Rural Planning Program aims to ensure easier access to regional professional planning services for the areas in need. Eastern Oregon faces a significant shortage of dedicated planners. Out of 59 cities spanning 10 counties in eastern Oregon, only seven have access to professional planning staff. This shortage has placed rural communities in a challenging position, hampering their ability to capitalize on funding and grant opportunities, particularly when it comes to addressing the pressing need for workforce housing. 

Inspired by the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) Community Planning Workshop, the Rural Planning Program aspires to support small cities in eastern Oregon in capturing state planning funds. It also seeks to leverage the expertise of EOU faculty and students while simultaneously creating meaningful career pathways for college graduates interested in public service. The REV Center and its Rural Planning Program represent a crucial step towards building a stronger and more sustainable future for eastern Oregon’s rural communities. 

\ The REV Center reached an agreement with the City of Joseph to participate in this inaugural program and will be supported by consulting firms ECO Northwest, Kearns and West, and EOU faculty to involve students in research, land use policy assessment, and public engagement. In Joseph, planning efforts are primarily carried out by City Administrator Dan Larman, with the invaluable support of a dedicated volunteer Planning Commission, Mayor Lisa Collier and a dedicated, progressive city council. The city frequently receives inquiries from prospective residents looking to relocate to Joseph, highlighting the demand for workforce housing and the need to analyze how planning documents can support housing production and choice.\ \ The City of Joseph has 45 acres of land within its Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), six available lots for development, and stakeholders prepared to invest in workforce housing projects. To facilitate the city’s comprehensive planning efforts, Joseph is seeking support from the REV Center to conduct a Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), policy analysis, and code review. These assessments will serve as the foundation for updating the city’s comprehensive plan.

This project has been funded with a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation 

the new “City Council Work In Progress” folder

The “Documents” tab –> scroll to “Recordings & Minutes” and hit the “download button” for the “Recordings & Minutes” folder.

(Please note the folder doesn’t actually download the entire folder it just opens it but the button says download because of the way the website processes).

You can also access the folder through the following link:

Recordings & Minutes

Joseph Code of Ordinances

Planning Applications

Zoning Map

Land Use Plan

and the new “Recent Zone Permit Applications and Permits” spreadsheet

The City of Joseph is looking for a Main Street Beautification Worker to join our team for the upcoming 2026 season. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in our community’s charm, we’d love to hear from you!

The Details:

• Role: Part-time, Temporary
• Timeline: Approximately April 15th – September 15th
• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
• Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll be the hands-on force behind our downtown appeal—primarily focusing on planting, watering, and maintaining the Main Street flower boxes, along with general upkeep of our Main Street to keep our town looking its best for residents and visitors alike.

To Apply:

City of Joseph Employment Application or stop by the City Hall for an application.

We are accepting applications now! This position will be open until filled.