HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Council raises city fee, makes increase annual

Written June 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Every year, Albany will charge people more for “city services” based on inflation, the city council has decided.


Dry and drier at Talking Water Gardens

Written June 8th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s Talking Water Gardens has been out of operation since last December, and this dry spring it really shows. The water level in the lower pond is way down, and the upper ponds are completely dry.


Poll says an Albany gas tax might pass

Written May 25th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

If it’s necessary to raise more money for street repairs, pollsters report that voters in the city prefer a local gas tax to a monthly street maintenance fee on their water bills.


Chapter 2 in council’s ‘pride’ flag vote

Written May 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council majority Wednesday confirmed its stand in favor of displaying the gay-pride flag at City Hall in June. But no, the flag will not actually be hoisted on the pole outside.


Council again votes for gay pride flag

Written May 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

As it did two years ago, the Albany City Council on Monday voted once again to venture into the contentious field of identity politics by flying a “pride” flag at City Hall during the month of June.


What’s up with Wells Fargo lot downtown

Written April 28th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

On a bike ride through downtown Albany in mid-April, I stopped on the former Wells Fargo Bank property, wondering what happened to the plan for redevelopment of the site. Members of the city council are wondering too.


Albany ‘proceeds with litigation’ but why?

Written April 23rd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The Albany City Council has voted to sue somebody, apparently, but the members evidently don’t want the public to know the details, such as who and why.


 
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