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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2025 Regular Session
Enrolled
House Concurrent Resolution 18
Sponsored by Representatives LIVELY, ANDERSEN; Representatives GAMBA, MARSH,
NATHANSON, RUIZ, WALLAN, Senators MANNING JR, STARR
Whereas the League of Oregon Cities was founded in 1925 by 25 Oregon cities with the mission
of providing support, advocacy and resources to all incorporated cities in Oregon; and
Whereas for a century, the League of Oregon Cities has played a pivotal role in advancing
municipal governance, promoting best practices and fostering collaboration among cities, thereby
enhancing the quality of life of Oregonians throughout this state; and
Whereas through initiatives including legislative advocacy, professional development and the
delivery of essential services and resources, the League of Oregon Cities has empowered local gov-
ernments to effectively address the ever-evolving needs of their communities; and
Whereas throughout its 100 years of existence, the League of Oregon Cities has lobbied
tirelessly in advancement of issues that are vital to all cities in Oregon, including sustainable de-
velopment, infrastructure improvement, public safety, equity in local governance and the preserva-
tion of home rule authority; and
Whereas Oregon’s 241 cities are home to approximately 3 million residents, accounting for 70
percent of the state’s total population; and
Whereas these cities serve as the economic, cultural and social hubs of the state, providing es-
sential infrastructure services and opportunities for the majority of Oregonians; and
Whereas continued investment in city infrastructure, including water systems, roads and hous-
ing, is critical to supporting the needs of this substantial population and driving statewide economic
growth; and
Whereas in the 1930s, the League of Oregon Cities began advocating for the creation of the
statewide retirement plan that would come to be known as the Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS); and
Whereas for decades, the League of Oregon Cities has prevailed in its efforts to preserve public
lands as a free resource for recreational use by the public; and
Whereas in 2014, the League of Oregon Cities was a partner in creating the Regional Solutions
Program, a resource for community and economic development that provides collaborative
governance, regional coordination and creative problem-solving to communities throughout this
state; and
Whereas in 2017, the League of Oregon Cities prevailed in its advocacy for House Bill 2017,
which provided a critical funding increase for local government investments and state projects in
key transportation corridors and which is, to date, the largest multimodal transportation
infrastructure package in state history; and
Whereas the League of Oregon Cities also contributed to the creation of the Small City Allot-
ment Program in 2017, which provides an annual allocation of state funds for local transportation
projects for incorporated cities with populations of 5,000 or less; and
Whereas in 2023, the League of Oregon Cities saw major legislative successes as it worked with
partners to jointly address affordable housing and the housing shortage in Oregon; and
Whereas also in 2023, in response to the addiction and public safety crisis ravaging communities
throughout Oregon, the League of Oregon Cities joined with partners in law enforcement to form
the Public Safety Coalition, creating a comprehensive reform package for Oregon’s substance abuse
policies; and
Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 18 (HCR 18-INTRO) Page 1
Whereas across a century of steadfast advocacy, the League of Oregon Cities has made incom-
parable contributions to the resilience and vitality of communities throughout this state and im-
proved the lives of all Oregonians; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon:
That we, the members of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly, recognize and honor the League
of Oregon Cities on the 100th anniversary of its founding, and we celebrate its significant contrib-
utions to the State of Oregon and encourage continued collaboration in advancing the interests and
well-being of all Oregonians.
Adopted by House March 24, 2025
Timothy G. Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House
Julie Fahey, Speaker of House
Adopted by Senate May 5, 2025
Rob Wagner, President of Senate
Enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 18 (HCR 18-INTRO) Page 2