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Downtown mail delivery crisis

Mail service problems in Astoria are delaying ballots and hurting local businesses. Councilors urged residents to use ballot drop boxes rather than relying on the mail ahead of the October 26 deadline.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Short-term rental licensing ordinance (Ordinance 25-07)

The mayor wants it suspended; a business owner described getting squeezed out by parking-rule confusion. The council will take it up at a work session rather than act now.

7 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Aug 24, 2026