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These web pages are part of our commitment to provide easy access to dog control issues, aid in the reporting of lost and found dogs, legal information on dog issues, obtaining a dog license, and providing information on county dog services provided to the community. 
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Animal Control
2084 Oregon St
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-366-3990
Contacts
Kadell, Roger - Animal Control Officer
Stansbury, Keeanna - Animal Care Specialist
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-5153
Email
Contacts
Jurkiewicz, Andrea - County Assessor
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230 Strand St.
County Courthouse Room 338
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-7243
Contacts
Coddington, Kathy - Administrative Assistant I
Normine, Jacyn - Board Office Administrator
Pacheco, Mark - Public Information Coordinator
The Building Division is entrusted with achieving compliance with applicable State laws and adopted building codes in regard to building design and construction within unincorporated Columbia County and the City of Rainier. Building codes are in place to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structure. Our services include plan review, permitting and inspections.
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(temporary)
445 Port Avenue
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Email
Contacts
The Department of Community Justice works to reduce criminal conduct and help keep residents of Columbia County safe. We do this by providing evidence-based programming and interventions for adults and juveniles that aim to prevent individuals from re-offending, while also addressing the underlying issues of crime. Our department partners with community groups and human services agencies, and provides a continuum of supervision, incarceration and programming to manage adult and juvenile offender behavior.
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St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-6645
Contacts
Brooke, David - Community Service Program Coordinator
Evenson, Larry - Director of Community Justice
Tyacke, Stacia - Juvenile Division Supervisor
Wendell, Melea - Adult Division Supervisor
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-7266
Contacts
Klug, Debbie - County Clerk
Clack, Don - Elections Supervisor
Fail, Barbara - Administrative Assistant/Deputy Registrar
Golson, Karen - Deputy Recording Clerk
The Columbia County Counsel’s Office provides legal advice and services to elected and appointed County officials. We cannot provide legal advice to citizens. For your convenience, we have added links to commonly requested information and documents, belo
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230 Strand St.
Historic Courthouse, Room 20
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-366-3925
Contacts
Hanson, Sarah - County Counsel
Johnson, Kelly - Legal Secretary
McGlone, Edward - Assistant County Counsel II
Parsons, Spencer - Assistant County Counsel - Senior
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-2760
Contacts
Pond, Joshua - District Attorney
TBD - Chief Deputy District Attorney
Hunt, Dawn - Chief Legal Secretary
Walton, Victoria - Support Enforcement Agent II
Fieken, Becca - Medicolegal Death Investigator
Hass, Erin - Program Administrator Victim Assistance
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230 Strand St.
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: (503) 397-7266
Email
Contacts
Clack, Don - Elections Supervisor
Columbia County Department of Emergency Management works to provide an effective county-wide emergency management program to minimize the loss of life, property, and resources resulting from major emergencies and disasters.
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-366-4904
Contacts
Padron, Corey - Director of Emergency Management
Brown, Shaun - Emergency Management Deputy Director
Hausner, Ryan - Emergency Management Coordinator
The Columbia County Finance Department is responsible for tax collection and for the financial administration of the county including payroll, budgets and accounts payable. The Finance Department currently holds the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, both bestowed by the Government Finance Officers Association, in recognition of the high professional standards maintained by the department.
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230 Strand Street
Saint Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: (503) 397-7251
Contacts
Smith, Pam - Director Finance & Taxation
Elder, Lindsay - Accounting Services Manager
Sullivan, LaVena - Accounting Specialist II
Trenton, Mindy - Payroll Analyst
Bryant, Annelies - Accounts Payable Clerk II
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1054 Oregon St.
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Contacts
Anderson, Jacob - Solid Waste Program Coordinator
There is a deep satisfaction in knowing you're making a positive impact on people's lives.  We believe in the honor and value of public service.  Because of the unique responsibilities entrusted in us, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and we accept full accountability of our actions.
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230 Strand Street
Saint Helens,
OR
97051
Contacts
Garcia, Carrie - Director of Human Resources
Kammerzelt, Tina - Human Resources Technician
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1001 Bridge St.
P.O. Box 128
Vernonia,
OR
97064
Fax: 503-429-0151
Contacts
Our focus is public safety, stability and accountability. We work with youth and families to enable skill development and competencies in those we serve.
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Historic Courthouse
230 Strand Street
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-7256
Contacts
To provide quality, customer-oriented services to Columbia County citizens and other Department customers in the implementation of goals, policies and standards of the Board of Commissioners as expressed in the County's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, Building, On-Site Wastewater and Solid Waste codes in order to create a functional and sustainable quality of life and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Columbia County.
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(temporary)
445 Port Avenue
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-366-3902
Email
Contacts
Golson, Teresa - Office Coordinator
Dahl, Suzie - Director of Land Development Services
Viveiros, Jamie - Planning Division Manager
The Columbia county Parks, Forests and Recreation Division manages some of the most diverse and beautiful lands in the county. From protected beaches to secluded forests, visitors can find a multitude of opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. Outdoor lovers can find a multitude of recreational activities, including world class windsurfing, year-round fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, birding, cycling, camping, picnicking and even rural aviation.
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Email
Contacts
Baker, Riley - Director of General Services
Enright, Melissa - Administrative Assistant I
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 888-204-8568
Email
Contacts
Aanensen, Jaime - Director of Public Health
Davis, Alisha - Office Coordinator
Christman, Mike - Environmental Services Specialist II
LaFrenz, Andrew - Community Health Data Analyst
Le, Tan Khoa - Communicable Disease Intervention Specialist
Osborn, Daniel - Environmental Health Specialist II
Palmertree, Manda - Public Health Program Manager
Rodgers, Lillia - Communicable Disease Intervention Specialist
Kosydar, Jessica - Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Schimmel, Haley - Health Promotion Specialist
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1054 Oregon Street
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-397-7215
Email
Contacts
Russell, Michael - Director of Public Works
Wheeler, Julie - Administrative Assistant II
Anderson, Jacob - Solid Waste Program Coordinator
DeJongh, Grant - Assistant Director - Public Works
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901 Port Avenue
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Contacts
Kadell, Roger - Animal Control Officer
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230 Strand St.
Columbia County Courthouse Annex
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Email
Contacts
Woodward, Nathan - County Surveyor
The Columbia County Tax Collector receives the assessment and tax roll from the County Assessor in October each year.  Tax statements are mailed by staff in the Tax Collector's office, who also process payments received. Property tax payments are then turned over to the County Treasurer for distribution to the public school districts, cities, fire protection districts, urban renewal districts and other municipal entities that serve the community within Columbia County.
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230 Strand St
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Email
Contacts
Guess, Mary Ann - Treasurer / Tax Collector
The Columbia County Rider ("CC Rider") serves Columbia County residents and visitors with timely bus service between the communities of Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose, Vernonia, and many others, including trips to Portland and Kelso/Longview, WA.
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1155 Deer Island Rd.
St. Helens,
OR
97051
Fax: 503-366-4270
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