Economic Stimulus and Recovery: "The Oregon Way"

Oregon is focused on accelerating the state’s economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state during this volatile time. Governor Ted Kulongoski’s approach is comprehensive, leveraging state and federal dollars and private investment to maximize efforts that deliver short-term stimulus and long-term economic prosperity. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) empowers Oregon to invest in its economy by pursuing smart, sustainable and transformational efforts—doing this “The Oregon Way.”

Under the leadership of the Governor and the Oregon Way team, Business Oregon will partner with other state agencies such as the Oregon Department of Energy, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Department of Transportation to swiftly and efficiently deliver funding that creates jobs and improves communities across the state of Oregon.

Oregon’s strategy is to build on our track record of innovation. The ARRA provides Oregon an opportunity to transform the way the state approaches economic development and demonstrate to the world that through pioneering, green and creative investments, we can deliver jobs immediately and for the long-term while also reducing energy costs and our carbon footprint resulting in wins for our economy and environment.

Safe Drinking Water Projects Awarded ARRA Funds

City of Portland	$1,300,000
City of Rockaway Beach	$1,989,814
City of Bend	$2,806,500
City of Fairview	$1,250,000
Marshland Water Association	$261,894
Arch Cape Water District	$1,200,000
City of Gresham	$4,001,400
Falcon Cove Beach Water District	$110,000
Tri-City Water/Sanitary Authority	$186,600
City of The Dalles	$3,424,444
City of Woodburn	$2,800,000
City of Warrenton	$2,699,524
City of Elgin	$630,100
City of Tigard	$2,398,000
City of Aurora	$661,625
Wickiup Water District	$1,404,645
Timber Water Association	$675,685
TOTAL	$27,800,231

Community Development Block Grant Projects Awarded ARRA Funds

City of Silverton	$1,200,000
City of Haines	$1,250,000
Hebo Joint Water and Sanitary Improvement Authority	$1,216,000

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