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Astoria council backs Tongue Point Job Corps in federal review

5736969 · June 23, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted a resolution and sent a letter urging continued operation of the Tongue Point Job Corps center as a federal pause and legal review over the program’s future continued to play out in court.

The Astoria City Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting continuation of the Tongue Point Job Corps Center while the program undergoes federal review.

City Manager Scott Spence briefed the council that a federal action has paused some program operations and that a court hearing is scheduled; the council approved both a resolution and a letter urging that the Tongue Point facility and the Job Corps program continue.

Councilors said the center provides training and jobs for local youth and that its loss would be a setback for the community and the region. Councilor Mazzarella moved to adopt the resolution and Councilor Lum seconded; roll call showed all present council members voting aye.

Council members directed staff to share the resolution with Clatsop County, the school district and the Port, and to encourage other local jurisdictions to send similar letters of support.