🌱 Patch AM: Why are Wilsonville residents happy with life but wary of City Hall?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are Wilsonville residents happy with life but wary of City Hall?
• Former Wilsonville councilor Ben West is changing jobs—here's what's next

Also on today's calendar: Sundial Tour of Homes and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Survey shows high satisfaction with life in Wilsonville, declining trust in local government (wilsonvillespokesman.com) — Wilsonville residents report very high satisfaction with safety and overall quality of life, but their trust in city government and optimism about the local economy are slipping. A new National Community Survey shows strong marks for transportation and neighborhood design, yet concerns about shopping options, downtown variety, and future economic conditions are growing. City leaders say they want to address transparency and trust.
   

• Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West plans to accept job in Junction City (lakeoswegoreview.com) — Wilsonville residents may recognize Clackamas County Commissioner and former Wilsonville city councilor Ben West, who plans to become Junction City's next city administrator after his term ends this year. West says he'll finish his county service, then focus on wastewater and downtown revitalization challenges in his new role. His move shifts a familiar regional political figure into a different community leadership post.
   

📸 Around Wilsonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilsonville

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Friday August 21
• National Senior Citizens Day
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Saturday August 22
• Wilsonville Skate Jam
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Lion Ambassador Training
  West Linn High Wilsonville, OR 97070
  4:00 pm
• Birdwatching for Beginners
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Council Candidates: Deadline to File for New & Non-Elected Incumbent Candidates
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Wednesday August 26
• Library Closed - Staff In Service
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
• Library Board
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Frog Pond Park Opening Celebration
  City of Wilsonville 29799 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  3:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Sundial Tour of Homes →
  2310 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• New Licensed Staff In-Service
  SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140
• Main Office Reopens for 26-27 School Year
  Edy Ridge Elem Sherwood, OR 97140
  8:00 am
• City Council Meeting
  Tualatin Public Library 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Staff In-Service
  SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Compassionate Care is amazing but even though expensive it is so worth it.
  The pet is in familiar surroundings, no painful car ride, etc. it is the last selfless, humane act you will ever do for your beloved pup. You won"t… (Nextdoor Charbonneau)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Wilsonville. Apply here.
• Eaton Corporation, plc posted a job opening for Entry Level Production Assembler- 1st Shift in Wilsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilsonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canby

• Terra Nova Nurseries sets 2026 Open House (gpnmag.com)
• 8-Year-Old Boy with Vitiligo Meets Dog with Same Condition in Heartwarming Encounter (hypefresh.com)
• Idaho's Big Week: August 17-19 ProRodeo Results (teamropingjournal.com)

West Linn

• West Linn approves maximum price for operations center project (westlinntidings.com)

Ok Wilsonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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