City Council Member Application

Application MUST be completed to be valid

Three City Councilor positions and the Mayor position are expiring December 31, 2024 and will be up for election/re-election in the November general elections. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, see the information below for more details. 

Length of Appointment: 

  • Three 4-year Councilor term, starting January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028 
    • Applications will be accepted beginning June 5, 2024, and must be submitted no later than August 27, 2024. 
  • One 2-year Mayor term starting January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026. 

Expected Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per month

Meeting Day and Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm   

Qualifications for Office:

  • Registered Oregon Voter.
  • City of Aumsville Resident living within the city limits for 12 months prior to taking office.

City Councilor Responsibilities:

  • Ability to become knowledgeable on a wide variety of issues affecting the City. 
  • Willingness to consider differing opinions in arriving at a position that will be in the best interests of the city as a whole. 
  • Understanding of how the city operates through its City Charter and how the Council functions. The City Charter is available at: https://www.aumsville.us/city-hall/page/election-information

Background / Experience which will be Useful:

  • Ability to make a decision and to accept the will of the majority of your fellow councilors.
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Prior committee membership in a private or public organization. 
  • Ability to accept public criticism. 

Deadline for applications is August 27, 2024. 

If you have any additional questions, call City Hall at 503-749-2030.

Physical Address inside Aumsville City Limits
Mailing Address if different from Physical Address
A phone number you can be reached at during regular business hours. Please note if this is a work, cell, or home phone.
Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the City Council. Maximum 1500 characters.
Please tell us why your background makes you a good choice for this position. Maximum 1500 characters.
What would you like to accomplish as a city councilor? Maximum 1500 characters.
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