The City of Chiloquin’s 2021–2025 Strategic Plan, prepared by PARC Resources, was developed through an inclusive community-driven process to identify the city’s most pressing needs and guide investments in infrastructure, safety, and livability. The plan was built upon previous community initiatives, including the Chiloquin Priority Goals and the Bike and Pedestrian Plan, while emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and alignment among the City, the Klamath Tribes, and local organizations.
Community engagement played a central role in shaping the plan. More than 200 residents responded to a citywide survey, and additional feedback came through in-person meetings, including discussions at the Chiloquin Friday Market and a community workshop. The survey revealed public safety and economic development as the top community concerns, followed by interest in park improvements, downtown beautification, and healthy activities for youth and families. Residents expressed strong support for visible policing, safer pedestrian routes, and better lighting, and also showed enthusiasm for improving community gathering spaces, such as the rodeo grounds and city park.
The resulting plan focused on four key areas: Public Safety, Infrastructure, Community Development, and Capacity Building.
- Public Safety included maintaining a police contract, expanding security cameras and lighting, and creating an emergency alert system.
- Infrastructure emphasized the need for a new well and wastewater system, street improvements, and long-term utility and broadband upgrades.
- Community Development called for park renovations, the creation of a nature park and trails, nuisance abatement, and support for housing and local businesses.
- Capacity Building addressed governance and communication, encouraging better coordination with local partners, training for city officials, and improved outreach through newsletters and social media.
The plan concluded with an implementation timeline and funding strategy, identifying state, federal, and private grant opportunities to make these projects achievable. Overall, it provided a practical roadmap for the City to address foundational infrastructure, enhance public safety, and strengthen community pride, laying the groundwork for Chiloquin’s continued growth and vitality.
Project Update - October 2025
The City of Chiloquin has accomplished many of the most critical foundational goals outlined in its 2021–2025 Strategic Plan, laying the groundwork for long-term community growth and stability. During the past five years, the City completed its Parks and Recreation System Plan and secured funding for major water, wastewater, and other infrastructure upgrades. It saw the deployment of citywide fiber broadband, ensuring that Chiloquin is better connected and positioned for future economic and educational opportunities. The City also made significant progress in public safety, maintaining a county policing contract until FY2025, installing security cameras, and beginning work on a community-wide emergency alert system.
Public Safety
| Project Area | 2021–2025 Plan Goal | Action Plan Status | Completion Summary |
| Police Services | Implement and maintain a county contract with the Sheriff; explore local/Tribal options; and explore COPS funding. | The county contract was in place until July 2025, when the contract was not renewed due to the current funding situation. The City has been exploring options with The Klamath Tribes’ public safety department. | ✅ Was maintained until June 2025. The contract is currently cancelled due to a lack of funding |
| Emergency Alert System | Develop a city emergency management plan in collaboration with partners (CFR, County, Tribes); install a siren system. | A plan has not been created – need a champion. Grant secured from TFFF to install a billboard and siren. The billboard was installed, but the siren was not. OR-Alert city channel is still pending – need to work with County. | ⚠️ Partially completed |
| Cameras & Lighting | Identify sites, costs, and install security cameras. Increase street lighting. | Newer cameras with license reading and facial recognition were installed using ARPA funding. We have secured partial funding from Energy Trust to update streetlights. | ⚠️ Partially completed |
Infrastructure
| Project Area | 2021–2025 Plan Goal | Action Plan Status | Completion Summary |
| Water System | Secure an engineer, develop a master plan, write grants, and complete the installation of the new well. | All planning phases are completed; construction is underway (target completion: 2026). | 🔄 In progress – completion in 2026 |
| Wastewater System | Complete master plan, pursue funding, and construction. | The LUBA review has been finalized, and the final funding is currently being processed. | 🔄 In progress – early stage |
| Street Improvements | Secure an engineer, develop a transportation plan, and seek ODOT funding. | Did secure an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant that had to be returned since the city was unable to secure the matching funds. | ❌ Not completed |
| Broadband/Utilities | Identify partners, funding, and implementation. | Completed. Hunter has installed fiber optic cable throughout the city and is working on the surrounding areas. | ✅ Completed (ongoing expansion desired) |
Community Development
| Project Area | 2021–2025 Plan Goal | Action Plan Status | Completion Summary |
| Nuisance Abatement | Ongoing code enforcement and abatement referrals. | Ongoing – some progress until the council member left. The program has recently been restarted. | ✅ Partially completed (active enforcement continues) |
| Community Paths, Parks, Rodeo & Nature Park | Develop a Parks Master Plan and begin securing funding for implementation of the plan. | The Parks Plan was completed, and the Park Committee was established. The city secured an ODOT grant for a community path; however, the grant had to be returned because the city and ODOT were unable to secure a waiver from the railroad. | ✅ Substantially completed (implementation phase next). |
Capacity Building
| Project Area | 2021–2025 Plan Goal | Action Plan Status | Completion Summary |
| Training | Encourage all city councilors and the mayor to understand the budgeting process, council protocols, and state meetings guidelines. | The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) has been increasing the number and frequency of trainings for cities and has offered scholarships to help reduce the costs. | ✅ Partially completed. It is still up to each councilor to attend training opportunities. |
| Partnerships | Appoint liaisons to attend various meetings as a representative of the City. | Councilors and staff have been appointed to represent the city at the monthly Sheriff’s meeting, Chiloquin First, the Council of Governments, the Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, and the LOC. | ✅ Substantially completed. (Needs to be expanded to include additional groups and to involve more city councilors.) |
| Communication | Enhance communication with all residents through various channels, including social media, the website, and newsletters, to ensure a consistent and practical approach. | A monthly newsletter has been established, Facebook posts are used frequently, increased content has been added to the website, and a new community outreach program, Chiloquin Connects, has been implemented. | ✅ Completed (ongoing expansion desired |
| Economic Development | Encourage the development of a Chamber of Commerce. | Although this has not been completed, CVIP has implemented it in its current strategic plan, which helps establish a Chiloquin Business Association. | ❌ Not completed |
Next Steps
As the City of Chiloquin transitions into the next strategic planning cycle (2026–2030), the focus will shift from planning and preparation to implementation, sustainability, and accountability. Over the past five years, the City has established a solid foundation, building critical infrastructure, strengthening partnerships, and deepening community engagement. These accomplishments have positioned Chiloquin to pursue more ambitious goals centered on livability, economic vitality, and long-term resilience. Moving forward, the City will continue to advance transportation improvements, expand housing opportunities, and create vibrant public spaces, while emphasizing fiscal responsibility and strong grant compliance as hallmarks of good governance. By managing public resources wisely, maintaining transparency in all funding activities, and safeguarding the city’s financial integrity, Chiloquin will be well-equipped to sustain its progress and attract new investment. Together, these efforts will help the community continue to transform into a safer, more connected, and thriving city, one that honors its heritage while preparing for the next 100 years.
With the completion of the 2021–2025 Strategic Plan, the next phase is to reconnect with the community and City Council to shape the path forward. The City will begin by sharing the outcomes and accomplishments of the current plan, celebrating the progress made, and providing residents with opportunities to share their feedback and ideas for the future. Through community meetings, surveys, and open dialogue, the City will gather input to understand residents’ priorities and challenges better, while the City Council identifies its own goals and operational needs. This collaborative process will guide the development of a new five-year strategic plan, one that builds on existing progress while establishing a clear and actionable vision for continued economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life. The resulting plan will serve as a unified roadmap for the City, Council, and community, fostering shared accountability and coordinated investment in Chiloquin’s future.
During a recent workshop, participants reaffirmed their commitment to structuring the next plan around the same four guiding categories: Public Safety, Infrastructure, Community Development, and Capacity Building, while refining priorities to emphasize measurable outcomes and tangible results. In Public Safety, the City will seek funding to reinstate dedicated policing, continue nuisance abatement efforts, and complete the community-wide LED lighting upgrade. Infrastructure priorities will focus on achieving the wastewater project, securing funding to reconstruct Well #1, implementing the city’s rate study recommendations, and developing a comprehensive street improvement plan. Community Development will center on implementing the Park Master Plan and fostering housing development to meet local needs. Finally, Capacity Building will ensure the City remains efficient, transparent, and financially stable through updates to the City Charter, Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, system development charges (SDCs), and internal policies and procedures. These updates, combined with a renewed focus on fiscal discipline — increasing revenues while controlling expenditures — will strengthen the City’s long-term financial health and its ability to invest in the well-being of all who call Chiloquin home.
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