February 11, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The City of Myrtle Creek has announced a community driven revitalization effort aimed at developing a long-term vision and strategic success plan for the city.

City Administrator Lonnie Rainville said, “We are seeking input from residents, business and landowners as well as embarking on a first impressions element that involves other municipalities working together for a greater good”. Rainville said the Lotus Media Group will be assisting with research, promotion and facilitation.

A city release said the initiative has adopted the name Imagine Myrtle Creek as a project theme. The first order of business is to conduct research through listening to citizens, business and landowners as well as researching the city’s current brand reputation on-line, and through other information gathering activities using the foundational work from the University of New Hampshire’s First Impressions program.

Myrtle Creek Mayor Matthew Hald said, “There will be ample opportunities for all residents, business owners and landowners to not only contribute but take an active role in helping Myrtle Creek realize the potential of this wonderful town”. Hald said, “As they say, ‘It takes a Village’ and we are asking our entire community to unite so we can build a real plan for success”.

Myrtle Creek is in southern Douglas County with a current population of 3,500 residents, which includes the Tri-City area.

Myrtle Creek City Administrator Lonnie Rainville and Mayor Matthew Hald will talk about Imagine Myrtle Creek on Inside Douglas County Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. on News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN