Mayor’s Message for July 2023

Dear Neighbors-

Summer in Longview is in full swing! With Go 4^th in the near past distance, the concerts at the Lake in motion, and dozens of other activities to come, that is only a small part of the big picture.  I said it before, and it is stil...

Street, Sidewalk and Stormwater Weekly Work Plans

Streets

• Crew A:  Both crews will be working together on chipseal hand spray patches in preparation for lane width chip seal operations in various locations throughout town. 
• Crew B: Helping Crew A
• Crew C: Will be making repairs for...

We Are Hiring!

• Public Works Contract Administrator: $68,184 - $92,052. This recruitment is open until filled
• Golf Operations Manager $75,828 - $102,384 annually. This recruitment is open until filled with a first review on 7/17. 
• Battalion Chief: $144,264 - $146,...

Homelessness

Homelessness is a humanitarian crisis with many causes.  Those living on the street or in vehicles face tremendous challenges – from the loss of a job or home to mental health conditions or addiction.  The City is working with other loca...

ASK Longview

Reporting a problem is simple with the City of Longview’s ASK Longview’s mobile app!

Enter a service request any time day or night from your mobile phone or visit www.mylongview.com  and click on the ASK Longview button.

Requests are automatically ...

Cowlitz Transit Authority Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed Lexington Annexation

At its September 13, 2023, meeting the Cowlitz Transit Authority (CTA) Board directed RiverCities

Transit staff to conduct the October 11, 2023, CTA Board Meeting in the Lexington community. The

meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Lexington Elementary Scho...

Alley closure for utility cut repairs

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the City of Longview Street division will begin replacing concrete panels in the alley behind 1865 Fir Street. Construction work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept 25, 2023, and is estimated to be completed b...

LPL Seed Library Presents: Houseplant Care 101

Love houseplants but not sure how to care for them? The Longview Public Library Seed Library is hosting a workshop around the topic of houseplant care with Kat Cooper, owner of Dapper Dandelion. 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM 

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The Longview Public Library Celebrates Eclipse

As we look forward to the upcoming annular solar eclipse, the Longview Public Library is celebrating by hosting two upcoming events:

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Eclipse 102 Presentation

Learn the difference between an annular and tota...

City of Longview welcomes Dana Gigler as new City Attorney

The City of Longview is pleased to announce that Dana Gigler will be joining the executive team as the new City Attorney, beginning September 5, 2023. Dana brings over 15 years of legal experience including code enforcement, contracts, employment matters,...

Open House - Patriot Rail Corridor

The City of Longview Public Works, in cooperation with Beacon Hill Water Sewer District (BHWSD) and the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), will hold an Open House on September 25, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Longview C...

Longview Senior Center Roofing Project - Update

The Longview Senior Center will be closed for construction August 28 through September 25th. City contractors will remove and replace the roof, improve drainage, and upgrade insulation.

The project aims to improve conditions for the users of the Senior Cen...

Get in your Element this September — Sign up for a Library Card

Get a library card to discover new and exciting worlds at the Longview Public Library! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to using our online databases, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams throug...

Believe in the ability to change our community! Volunteer!

BE THE CHANGE you seek in our community. Change the way you look at the world by working for positive change in your own town. Devote some time volunteering on one of Longview’s many boards or commissions.   Longview&a...

Nominations sought for 2023 Robert A. Long Historic Preservation Award

The City of Longview Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Robert A. Long, Historic Preservation Award. The Historic Preservation Commission would like to recognize community members who have contributed to the history and...

Longview Centennial Events at the Longview Public Library

As part of the many activities happening in Longview for the City's Centennial, the Longview Public Library will look back over the past 100 years and look forward to the future by hosting three upcoming events:

Thursday, September 7, 2023, 6:00 p...

Garage Sales Guidelines

 The City of Longview would like to remind residents that while conducting a garage sale does not require a permit, garage sales are a regulated activity within city limits. Sales of secondhand merchandise conducted from residences and designated...

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Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation

Up & Coming Events

•    Extreme Machines - Saturday September 23 | 10:00-3:00p | Cowlitz County Expo Center *FREE

•    Sunset Fun Run/Walk - Friday September 29...

Sewer Construction on Pennsylvania at 38th Ave - Detours in Place

Beginning Monday, July 31 2023 at 7 a.m., Pennsylvania Street will be closed at 38^th Avenue for sewer construction. This work will continue through October. Detours will be in place. 

Motorists should expect intermittent closures of 38^th Avenue as...

Transportation Benefit District

In January, the Longview City Council, in their role as the Transportation Benefit District Board, approved Transportation Benefit District Ordinance No. TBD 23-01 increasing vehicle license fees to improve the City’s aging street network and pr...

City Council Meetings and Workshops

City Council Meetings

Next Regular Council Meetings:

City Council Meetings

Next Regular Council Meetings:                            ...

Read Along with Your Shelf or Mine Podcast in 2023!

Join library staff on the 2023 Our Shelf Challenge as we read twelve authors throughout the year and discuss their work on the library podcast “Your Shelf or Mine.” Register on Beanstack and earn badges by listening to the show as well...

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From the Mayor’s Desk for the month of September 2023!

Whew - what a summer it has been! 100 years looks so good on you Longview!  This community is blessed to have such a vibrant, active playground with incredible family-friendly activities.

Here is a short list of some recent events and tremendous e...

Street, Sidewalk and Stormwater Weekly Work Plans

Streets

Crew A: Crack sealing On 30^th Ave from Washington Way heading southeast towards Oregon Way on Beech

Crew B: Assisting Crew A

Crew C: Flagging for Crews A and B

 Sidewalks

Crew A: Sidewalk repairs at 567 16^th Ave, 541 Oregon Way, and 5...

We are Hiring!

• Transit Mobility Supervisor $65,880 - $88,944 annually. This recruitment closes on 9/24/23 at 8pm. Visit the link below for more information.
• Fiscal/Utility Support Assistant $46,272 - $59,364 annually. This recruitment closes on 9/22/23 ...

Homelessness

Homelessness is a humanitarian crisis with many causes. Those living on the street or in vehicles face tremendous challenges – from the loss of a job or home to mental health conditions or addiction.