Levy Highlights

Voters passed the levy in May 2024 — thank you, voters! Explore the many ways the levy has impacted Gresham's citizens during its first year. 

Levy goals

• Fewer crimes and fires
• Faster emergency response times
• Safer neighborhoods, stronger community foundation

Fire Department

• Two fire academies (including one currently in progress)
• Seven firefighter/paramedics hired
• 23 schools inspected since levy passage (of 73)
• One rescue vehicle added, with levy-funded, full-time staffing support starting in July 2025. *Vehicle purchased with non-levy funds
• 26% share of lower-priority, citizen-initiated calls the new Rescue has already taken off Engine 72’s call burden. *Rescue not yet in full service

Police Department

• 12 new police officers in various stages of training to fill vacant positions
• Four new police officers completed training and serving the community on patrol
• Five community safety specialists provide seven-days-per-week support
  • Expanded coverage for police reports (phone and online)
  • Support for patrol for crash-scene traffic control, park outreach, mission support, etc.

Oversight and transparency

• Seven Public Safety Levy Advisory Subcommittee members appointed

Follow the City and our Police and Fire Departments on social media

• @greshampolice
• @greshamfiredept
• YouTube.com/CityOfGreshamOregon