Elections in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
185 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most elections activity
- Benton County, OR (13)
- Wilsonville, OR (9)
- Forest Grove, OR (9)
- Independence, OR (8)
- Redmond, OR (8)
- Grants Pass, OR (8)
- La Grande, OR (7)
- Lincoln County, OR (6)
- Astoria, OR (6)
- Ashland, OR (5)
- Klamath County, OR (5)
- Newport, OR (5)
Latest matching meetings
City Council quorum notice for Election Expo 2026
This agenda is a quorum notice for the Florence City Council, indicating that a quorum of members may attend the Election Expo 2026 on September 13, 2026, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. No deliberations or decisions will be conducted during the event. The agenda contains no other business items.
Planning Commission to elect chair, review code amendments
The Scappoose Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice chair, and discussing upcoming development code amendments. The agenda also includes introducing a new associate planner and reviewing a website improvement plan. No major decisions or public…
Council reviews election, appointment, and council rules language changes
The Ashland General Council work group will review proposed language changes to several municipal code sections and a resolution. These changes cover appointment terms, initiative and referendum, candidate nomination, campaign contribution limits, and council rules. The meeting is a discussion item only, with no…
BPAC to elect chair, discuss charter and Tumalo tunnel art
The Deschutes County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a chair and vice chair, approving minutes, and continuing a conversation about its charter and goals. The committee will also receive updates from various local agencies and working groups…
Shirelle Price files for Cascade Locks City Councilor
This agenda contains a candidate filing form for Shirelle Price, who is running for City Councilor in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The form lists her occupation, background, and contact information. No other business is on this agenda.
Courtnee Keilman files candidacy for Cascade Locks City Council
This document is a candidate filing form, not a meeting agenda. It records that Courtnee Keilman filed a declaration of candidacy for the Cascade Locks City Council on August 18, 2026. The filing specifies the candidate's residence in Cascade Locks, Oregon, and lists their occupation as an electrician. No policy…
Urban Renewal Agency to elect officers and learn basics
The Scappoose Urban Renewal Agency will hold a regular meeting to approve the June 15, 2026 minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and receive a presentation on urban renewal basics from consultant Elaine Howard. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
Finance committee to discuss city administrator and recorder contracts
The Condon Finance Committee is holding a work session to discuss the contracts and compensation for the City Administrator/Public Works Superintendent and the Administrative Assistant/City Recorder. The agenda also notes the filing deadline for non-incumbent candidates. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
Candidate filing deadlines and rules for 2026 elections
This agenda is a candidate filing form and instructions for the 2026 primary and general elections in Hood River County, Oregon. It outlines filing dates, fees, and requirements for candidates seeking various offices. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the document is purely procedural.
Committee to elect chair, vice chair, and fill multiple board vacancies
The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, consider appointments to the Planning Commission, Keizer Public Arts Commission (including a youth liaison), and a City Council youth councilor, and approve June 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
Board considers referral of adult jail and juvenile detention tax renewal to November 2026 ballot
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution No. 2026-031, which refers a measure to voters for the renewal of the five-year local option tax for the adult jail and juvenile detention facility. The agenda also includes the approval of a consent calendar containing minutes from recent meetings…
Museum Advisory Board to discuss referendum process and board duties
The Museum Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with items including a tribute to Marilyn Morton, approval of prior minutes, and staff reports. New business includes a discussion on the referendum process and board responsibilities. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
SWCD director candidacy filing form for Aug. 2026 election
This agenda is a blank Oregon Department of Agriculture form for declaring candidacy for director of a Soil and Water Conservation District. It outlines eligibility requirements, filing deadlines, and submission instructions. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is purely administrative.
County board to review commissioner district maps and ballot measure language
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will review a revised draft of SEL 805 regarding Commissioner Districts and approve the draft Explanatory Statement for the Commissioner Districts Ballot Measure. The board will also hold public hearings on the Deschutes 2040 Comprehensive Plan Limited Remand and emergency…
City Council to consider new public safety fee and fuel tax ballot referral
The City Council will hold public hearings on establishing a public safety service fee and vacating portions of the North Cherry Street right-of-way. The body is also deciding on updated rental fees for athletic fields and pools, as well as referring a local fuel tax and charter amendments to voters.
Council considers tenant protections for manufactured home park residents
The City Council will hold public hearings on three real estate and land-use matters. The body is also considering an ordinance for manufactured home park tenant protections and a resolution to put a charter amendment on the November ballot.
Council to vote on sending proposed ordinance to voters
The Wilsonville City Council will hold a work session to consider Resolution No. 3279, which refers Proposed Ordinance No. 905 to Wilsonville voters. Following the work session, the council will enter an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding current or likely litigation. No other public agenda…
City Council to discuss citywide cleanup and ballot measure referrals
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a citywide cleanup and the ballot measure referral process.
County to consider Cinder Butte zone change and commissioner districts ballot measure
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, action items, and possible executive sessions. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance for the Cinder Butte Plan Amendment and Zone Change, and a review of draft ballot title and measure text for establishing…
School Board to elect officers and ratify collective bargaining agreement
The Salem-Keizer Public Schools Board will elect a president and two vice presidents for the 2026-27 period. The board is also scheduled to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the Salem-Keizer Educational Support Professionals Association.
Commissioners to consider emergency funding for Domestic Violence Shelter
The Board of Commissioners will hold an administrative meeting with several action items. They will consider a Non-Union COLA, emergency funding for a Domestic Violence Shelter, and a Letter of Support for Project Landing Pad. The board will also hear a continued request from the Ross Ragland Theater regarding an Art…
Council to discuss housing code audit and $1.02M WWTP Phase 2 funding gap
The City Council will review a housing code audit to identify changes needed to allow more housing types, though Siletz does not meet state population thresholds for most mandates. The Council will also discuss how to fund the $1.02 million engineering cost for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 and whether to…
Council to discuss housing code audit and wastewater plant funding
The Siletz City Council will hold a work session to discuss a housing code audit, funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 including a CDBG grant application, and plans for the Siletz Valley Fire District building. The council will also consider the future of the skate park and review candidacy filings for…
Council will consider dismissal or discipline of a city employee in executive session
The council will approve the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and the accounts payable and Visa statements, review updates on housing and a water‑rate study, and discuss the future of the City Administrator and City Recorder positions. An executive session is scheduled to consider the possible dismissal or discipline of a…
Council considers fuel tax ballot referral, camping ordinance, and road contracts.
The La Grande City Council will review several items during its July 1 regular session. Key actions include selecting a local fuel tax option for the November 2026 ballot, holding a second reading on an ordinance that establishes exclusion zones and enforcement procedures for camping on public property, and awarding…
Council revisits charter amendment for possible 2026 ballot referral
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss two potential ballot referrals for the November 2026 election: amendments to the City Charter and a local gas tax. No formal decisions will be made, but the council may give direction to proceed with placing measures on the ballot. The charter amendments, which…
LPSCC to elect chair and vice chair, hear community updates
The Crook County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council will elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive updates from community partners. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive policy decisions or funding items on the agenda.
Seaside Convention Center Commission to elect vice chair, approve GM report
The commission will consider routine business including approval of minutes, budget, and advertising/marketing/sales. They will vote on the General Manager's report and elect a vice chair. Old business includes a discussion of a City Council commission project.
Museum Advisory Board to elect secretary.
The Museum Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including approval of previous minutes, a staff report, and an update from the Heritage Museum Society. The only new business is the election of a secretary for the board. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.
Council will adopt the FY 2026‑27 budget and related appropriations
The Keizer City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of the May 18 minutes and amendments to the City Manager and City Attorney employment contracts. Public hearings will address an ordinance to amend water rates, a resolution to change the stormwater utility fee, a resolution to amend the…
Council to adopt temporary fireworks vendor policies and elect its president
The Toledo City Council will consider Resolution No. 1608 to adopt temporary fireworks vendor policies. Council members will also nominate and elect a City Council President. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
Parks Advisory Board to review FY27 budget, elect officers
The board will hold annual elections for chair, vice chair, and secretary. They will review the Fiscal Year 2027 Parks Department budget. Other business includes public comment, approval of minutes, and committee updates on topics like Emerald Ash Borer and revenue options.
Fair Board to review FY27 budget and 19th Street roundabout land deal
The Deschutes County Fair Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a land acquisition related to the City of Redmond's 19th Street roundabout, the Lance Hill Pavilion, the 2026 Fair & Rodeo, and a draft review of the FY27 budget. The board will also receive updates on the master plan…
Budget Committee to review mid-biennial budget update and hold public hearing on state shared revenue
The Forest Grove Budget Committee will meet to review and discuss the FY 2025-27 Mid-Biennial Budget Update, including a budget overview, fund review, and adjustment summary. A public hearing on state shared revenue is also scheduled. The meeting includes an optional meet-and-greet, election of a committee chair, and…
Bethel School Board to review 2026-27 budget, elect officers
The Bethel School District Budget Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to elect officers, hear the superintendent's budget message, and discuss the budget document. Public comment will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or in writing. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026.
Board reviews $2.5 million grant for assessment funding and $2.7 million FAA grant
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is holding an administration workshop to review department business. The session includes discussions on grant funding, vendor invoices, and personnel changes.
Budget Committee will vote on approving the 2026‑27 City of Condon budget
The committee will review the 2026‑27 budget documents, hear brief public comments, and consider a motion to approve the budget or defer the decision to April 27. Officers for the committee will be elected, and the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting will be approved. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom.
Commission will vote on the Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
The Redmond Civil Service Commission will consider updates from the Fire and Police Departments. It will vote on the Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list and the Property/Evidence Technician selection process. Information will be provided on proposed civil service rule changes and on appeals related to the…
Small Business Task Force to elect chair and vice chair
The Small Business Task Force is holding a work session that includes a background presentation, election of a chair and vice chair, and discussion of next steps including meeting frequency. No action items or specific proposals are on the agenda beyond internal organization.
Museum Advisory Board to elect secretary, discuss Heritage Society liaison
The Independence Museum Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving staff reports. The board will also discuss updates from community committees, consider appointing a liaison from the Heritage Museum Society, elect a new board…