If you have entertained the idea of serving your city in some way, this may be the opportunity you ve been looking for. The City of Philomath does not have wards as some cities do. Anyone who has lived in the city for a minimum of six continuous months prior to the election and is a registered Oregon voter may run for election and serve. People who are elected serve voluntarily and attend a minimum of two council meetings each month. As a mayor or city councilor, other committee appointments may be assigned as well.
Terms of office begin with the first meeting of the New Year.
Election packet information and forms are available from Terri Phillips, City Recorder, at City Hall. With a recently approved state grant to finance a major portion of the work, greater progress is now anticipated. Periodic Review is the state required update of the City s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that the City is continuing to address its long-term planning process and to keep the City rules and regulations current with changing state or federal laws. Complete an inventory of land supply based on a needs determination to assure we have adequate lands zoned for the various residential, commercial and industrial needs of the community for the next 20 years.