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The Public Works Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the water, sewer, stormwater and transportation systems within the city limits.  Use this link to access the Public Works website for the City of Sandy.

The Sandy Police Department is responsible for the public safety needs within the City of Sandy.  Our mission is to fulfill the law enforcement needs of all people who live, work, or visit  with the highest degree of fairness, professionalism and integrity, while protecting the inherent rights of everyone to live in freedom and safety.

The Planning Division is responsible for guiding the City's land use development process, long range planning objectives, and some components of urban renewal. Planning staff are responsible for ensuring that development projects conform to the municipal code and state law. Please see the menu of links on the left side of this page to find helpful planning related information.

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Sandy is incredibly proud of its parks system, from the 1.75-mile Tickle Creek Trail, to neighborhood playgrounds, to the 127-acre Sandy River Park. All told, there are 19 parks within Sandy city limits.

Click below for an interactive directory of Sandy parks, as well as an overview of park operations, planning, and maintenance.  

The City of Sandy employs over 90 people in various departments who provide exemplary service to our community members.  Human Resources is dedicated to working with departments to recruit, develop, and retain a high quality workforce that is committed to excellence in public service. 

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The governing body for the City of Sandy is the City Council. The Council is composed of the Mayor and six City Council members. They are all elected at-large (i.e., by all city voters); the Mayor serves a two-year term and the Council members serve four-year terms, with half the Council positions elected in each even-numbered year November general election.

The Finance Department serves the public and internal customers by receipting and disbursing financial resources, accurate and timely recording of all financial activity, accounting for fixed assets, monitoring financial compliance with various federal, state, and local requirements and providing support to city departments in areas of financial management.

The Building Division is responsible for guiding the City's structural, mechanical, and plumbing processes for the construction industry and the public. Building Division staff provide consultation, complete plan review, issue permits, and conduct inspection services. Sign installation approval is also overseen by the Building Division. 

Note: For electrical inspection and/or permitting information, contact Clackamas County