City Hall Closed June 19th - Juneteenth

Dunsmuir City Hall will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

If you need to pay a bill during the closure, A reminder that bills and fees can be paid through…..

  1. The City of Dunsmuir's Website (link). Click the yellow “Pay your bill” button in the top right corner to pay your utility bill.

  2. The gold secure lock box, located by the City Hall front door.

  3. Through the mail.

  4. With your bank’s online bill payment platform.

  5. Through ACH or automatic withdrawals.

Environmental Justice Workshop - April 30th

What is Environmental Justice? Everyone deserves clean air and water, safe homes, healthy food, and a voice in decisions affecting their community.

🎯 Goal: Get YOUR input on policies to improve health and quality of life in Dunsmuir.

📍 In-Person: Dunsmuir Community Center Building 4835 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025

🔗 Join via Microsoft Teams (Virtual): Link:  https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21612490513890?p=TG5tnYNEWbtm6l8uWK

No account needed! Just scan the code or enter the link, then select "Join on the web instead."

Asistencia en Español: Si desea interpretación en español para la sesión de Teams, favor de conectarse 10 minutos antes.

🗓️ When: April 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free food and refreshments ! (Please RSVP by April 16 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYTa86mIsCIccQjnQnEtL_e9-58BmaQwrlZC3TMRdk9WTsNA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Your Voice Matters!

We want to hear from you! Our Google Survey is available: 

• Before the Workshop: On the City's website (click on link below)

• During the Workshop: Available for completion. 

• After the Workshop (10 days): Share your thoughts and ideas.

Complete the Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12G2AqMxKjcSeUqqPFP53UO83GciIqqvvFaIoQnRo-ro/viewform

Your feedback is crucial for shaping our environmental justice policies!

Spring Green Waste Day - May 2nd, 2026

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Siskiyou County Evacuation and Preparedness Plan - Public Worskhops Announced!

This second round of workshops will take place in five regional locations—Butte Valley, Scott Valley, South County/Mt. Shasta, Happy Camp/Hwy 96 Corridor, and North County/Yreka. These in-person meetings are an important opportunity for community members to learn about the plan and provide valuable input.

  • Monday, April 20 - South County | Mt. Shasta at City Park Lower Lodge 5:30 pm - 6:30pm

  • Tuesday, April 21 - Scott Valley |Etna at Etna City Hall 5:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Wednesday, April 22 - Hwy 96 Corridor |Happy Camp at the Happy Camp Headway Building 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

  • Wednesday, April 22 - North County |Yreka at Yreka City Hall Council Chambers 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

Seeking Proposals for Professional Planning Services

The City of Dunsmuir (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to enter into a Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement to perform professional planning and environmental services on an “on-call” basis. The City is requesting proposals from persons or firms with the expertise necessary to process development applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development projects; application of California Environmental Quality Act; development and management of planning grants; and conformance with federal, state, and local regulations. The selected consultant may also facilitate, lead, or assist planning staff with long-range planning initiatives such as General Plan and Master Plan updates. The Professional Services Agreement is expected to serve for a total of five (5) years with an option of an automatic two-year extension based on work performance and workflow needs.

Learn more

Snow Removal Operations - Reminder to Move Vehicles

The City of Dunsmuir wishes to remind residents of the policy to kindly remove your vehicle from the public streets when either:

  1. There are more than 2” of snow fallen on the ground

    or

  2. Snow Removal Operations and Actively Occuring

Parking lots are available to store your car during snow removal operations.

Designated Parking Areas: Limited parking is available at the South City Hall parking lot, North City Hall parking lot, Downtown Children’s Park Lot and at the Community Building/Ball Park Lot , in North Dunsmuir. These areas are for temporary use during snow storms and are not meant for long-term storage.

There are several streets that are designated as priority routes and will be the first to be plowed. They include:

·        Dunsmuir Ave. from the South City limits to Siskiyou Ave.

·        Siskiyou Ave.

·        Sacramento Ave.

·        Willow and Oak Streets

·        Butterfly Ave through Gillis Street and around the loop to Scherrer Ave.

·        Branstetter Street from its intersection with Shasta Ave. and Dunsmuir Ave.

·        Blacksmith Hill, River Ave. including the loop to Stagecoach Rd. to its intersection with Dunsmuir Ave.

·        Florence Loop

After priority routes have been plowed, secondary streets will follow.

See link below for more info:

snow removal policy

City Manager community survey available

The City is partnering with an external recruiting firm, WBCP Inc., to assist us in recruiting for the next City Manager. As part of this process, the City Council would like your input on the core attributes, qualities of leadership, and technical strengths we should be looking for to support our organization and community. Please take a few moments to share your feedback—your responses are greatly appreciated.

survey

Please respond by Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Your responses will remain anonymous and will be used to inform the ideal candidate profile and provide guidance to the City Council regarding the hiring process.

Other Ways to Provide Input:

The City Council Ad Hoc Committee managing the recruitment will host a community workshop at 5PM on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. You are invited to attend and provide your input either virtually or in person. The workshop will take place at Council Chambers, and Zoom information will be posted on the City's website.

If you have any questions regarding the survey or would like to provide further input via phone or email, you may contact the recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene at lauren@wbcpinc.com or at 541-664-0376

Recreation and Park Board District Vacancy

Notice is hereby Given of one Vacancy on the Dunsmuir Recreation and Park District Board of Directors with term expiring June of 2028.

The Board Meets the second Thursday of each month. More info about the board can be found here

Download an application at https://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees

Fill it out and include a Resume or Interest Letter

Submit your application by email to: adminasst@dunsmuirca.gov

Or in Person to:

Dunsmuir City Hall

Administrative Assistant/Clerk

5915 Dunsmuir Ave

Dunsmuir, CA 96025

City Council Will Review the Applicants within 60 days of submission and make a decision at a City Council Meeting. Application Period Closes: March 1st, 2026. If no applications are received, Application period will be extended.

City Hall Closed for Holidays

Dunsmuir City Hall will be closed for a period over the final two weeks of the year from:

December 22 through January 2nd . City Hall will reopen to the public starting on Monday January 5th, 2026.

Utility Payments may be made by:

  • US Mail

  • City Website

  • Gold Drop Box outside City Hall

  • Bill pay with your Financial Institution

The City Wishes You and Your Family a Very Good Holiday Break

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