Aug 6

Aug 6 Go Go Google Dollars: Leaders grappling with Future $77 million in payments

A community survey asking for ideas on how to use the money received 345 responses and they generally fell into seven categories - schools, tax relief, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, housing, and homelessness.

Jun 4

Jun 4 $3 Million Google Payment spurs city-county joint meeting on June 5

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

The group will discuss how to use Strategic Investment Program money from Google through recent agreements for the two new data centers being built on former aluminum smelter property in The Port of The Dalles.

Feb 26

Feb 26 Wasco County Residents sound off on Code Enforcement Revision

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Wasco County

Revisions to the code laws were spurred by unresolved violations such as abandoned vehicles, some nearing a decade without resolution. But other property owners throughout the county are asking for clarifications, and revisions to ensure their property rights.

Feb 16

Feb 16 TD City, County to take Testimony on Google Investment

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Wasco County

Public comment is set to open for Google’s latest tax reduction at a joint meeting between The Dalles City Council and Wasco County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. The 20-year deal would require Google to pay 50 percent and 60 percent of assessed property taxes on two new data centers respectively. The deal is potentially worth $90 million to start.

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