Justin Brandt

The Town of Oregon's Comprehensive Plan serves as a decision-making guide for managing land use, preserving rural character, and enhancing community qualities. It aims to maintain a small-town atmosphere through careful land use planning, managed growth directed towards specific areas to protect agricultural land and open spaces, and the preservation of natural resources such as groundwater, woodlands, and wildlife habitats. Key goals include preserving rural character, planning development wisely to control growth, protecting natural and agricultural resources, fostering partnerships with neighboring villages, and providing outdoor recreational resources. The plan also focuses on ensuring a high quality of life, reliable town services, expanded broadband access, sustainable transportation, flourishing local businesses, and effective communication, all while balancing innovation with the safeguarding of natural beauty and agricultural heritage.

This document outlines the findings of the Town of Oregon Vision 2040 survey, conducted to gather resident input on the community's future direction. The plan emphasizes a strong resident desire to preserve the Town's rural and agricultural character, with widespread satisfaction for the current quality of life and general opposition to increased housing density and commercial development within the Town. Key priorities include the preservation of natural resources like groundwater and open spaces, improvement of specific town services such as high-speed internet and road maintenance, and strategic land-use planning that discourages new development while addressing concerns about annexation. Residents also support enhancing communication and honoring the Town's farming heritage.

The Town of Oregon held a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. Key topics included revenues from taxes, intergovernmental sources, licenses, public charges, and miscellaneous sources. Expenditures were allocated for general government, public safety, public works, health and human services, cultural activities, capital outlay, and debt service. The meeting also addressed the 2021 tax levy and assessed valuation, mill rate, assessment ratio, outstanding debt, and town fund balances.