Dear New Resident:

On behalf of your neighbors, elected and appointed officials, welcome to the City of Sherwood.

We recognize that moving to a new community often causes a sense of upheaval, but let us assure you that you will soon grow to enjoy Sherwood for its unique blend of small-town hospitality and big-city amenities.

One of the great strengths of Sherwood is its tradition of citizen participation. We hope that you will continue this tradition by becoming involved with one of the City's many boards, commissions or other volunteer activities. Please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 503-625-4251 if you wish to volunteer for City endorsed activities within the community. If your interest does not lie with local government, we encourage you to get involved with one or more of the many school, civic or church organizations that are active in the community.

Finally, as a new resident of Sherwood, you become a shareholder in the City. We welcome your ideas on how we can make the community a better place for our families, and hope that you will call us with your suggestions and comments.

We hope you come to enjoy the community as much as we do. If there is anything that we can do to facilitate the transition to your new home, or make your living in Sherwood more pleasant, please let us know.

Jim Patterson, City Manager