Oregon City Announces New Community Development Director (Photo)
- 08/25/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OREGON CITY ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Oregon City, ORE. – The Oregon City Community Development Department will soon have a new face running the department, as Kelly Hart has been announced as the new Director.
With her most recent work happening in the city of Lebanon, Hart has more than 16 years of experience in municipal government, with many of those years spent in Community Development. Kelly has significant management and professional experience related to issues such as development, housing, economic growth and legislative affairs, which perfectly aligns with the position.
“Kelly quickly rose to the top when reviewing candidates for the Director position,” said City Manager Tony Konkol. “The Community Development Department, and City as a whole, will benefit from her experience and leadership style.”
Likewise, Hart said she is looking forward to joining Oregon City as well because of the City’s strong commitment to addressing important challenges with a collaborative spirit, which aligns well with her values.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Oregon City as Community Development Director. The city’s unique blend of history, natural beauty and opportunity for thoughtful growth really drew me here. I’m excited to collaborate with the talented team at Oregon City and the broader community to help guide development in a way that honors the city’s heritage while preparing for its future,” she said.
Hart replaces Aquilla Hurd-Ravich, who left earlier this summer for the same position in Tualatin. She will start at the beginning of October.
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Oregon City Announces New Community Development Director (Photo)
- 08/25/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OREGON CITY ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Oregon City, ORE. – The Oregon City Community Development Department will soon have a new face running the department, as Kelly Hart has been announced as the new Director.
With her most recent work happening in the city of Lebanon, Hart has more than 16 years of experience in municipal government, with many of those years spent in Community Development. Kelly has significant management and professional experience related to issues such as development, housing, economic growth and legislative affairs, which perfectly aligns with the position.
“Kelly quickly rose to the top when reviewing candidates for the Director position,” said City Manager Tony Konkol. “The Community Development Department, and City as a whole, will benefit from her experience and leadership style.”
Likewise, Hart said she is looking forward to joining Oregon City as well because of the City’s strong commitment to addressing important challenges with a collaborative spirit, which aligns well with her values.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Oregon City as Community Development Director. The city’s unique blend of history, natural beauty and opportunity for thoughtful growth really drew me here. I’m excited to collaborate with the talented team at Oregon City and the broader community to help guide development in a way that honors the city’s heritage while preparing for its future,” she said.
Hart replaces Aquilla Hurd-Ravich, who left earlier this summer for the same position in Tualatin. She will start at the beginning of October.
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