2009-10 Adopted Budget - City of Hoquiam

C. Hoquiam at a GlanceHoquiam is ideally locatedbetween Seattle and Portland.Hoquiam offers residents arelaxed rural lifestyle withmultiple opportunities forrecreation. Residents areremoved from urbancongestion and problems, yetare within an easy drive ofurban amenities. There is afour-lane highway from I-5 allthe way to Aberdeen.Hoquiam is a traditionalworking class community andis rich in history and tradition.Situated on the Chehalis River, Hoquiam has excellent recreation activities. Less thanone hour separates Hoquiam from the Olympic National Park and some of the mostspectacular outdoor opportunities in the world. Hoquiam also boasts a bird sanctuarythat is easily accessible for viewing migrating birds. The Pacific Ocean and additionalactivities including miles of sandy beaches are only a half-hour away.EconomicsGovernmentMajor Area Employers (in alphabetical order) Incorporated 1890Actionaire Form of Government Mayor-CouncilAnderson Middleton Legal Status Non-charter Code CityBehavioral Health Resources Congressional District 6thCity of Hoquiam State Legislative Districts 24thDahlstrom Lumber Company Voter Precincts 6GH Public Utility District Number of Registered Voters 3,767Grays Harbor PaperHarbor Saw and SupplyHoquiam PlywoodHoquiam School DistrictImperium RenewablesITT RayonierOcean ProteinOvalstrappingPettit OilSwanson FoodsTimberland BankWestport ShipyardWillis Enterprises253