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How does Council work? Learn the basics on our Council 101 page.

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission and City Council Joint Work Session
Monday, March 3, 2025, 5:15pm
Council Chambers, City Hall

City Council Work Session
Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:00pm
Council Chambers, City Hall (Canceled)

Events & Public Meetings Calendar

Documents

Ward Map

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Mayor Alex Johnson II

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 541-730-5064

 Current term:
1/1/2021-12/31/2026
(3rd consecutive)

Ward 1

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Steph
Newton-Azorr
(1a)

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 541-619-2435

 Current term:
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
(1st consecutive)

Council President

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Michael
Thomson
(1b)

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 541-791-0068

 Current term:
1/1/2025-12/31/2028
(1st consecutive)

Ward 2

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Jackie
Montague
(2a)

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 541-990-1613

 Current term:
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
(1st consecutive)

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Carolyn
McLeod
(2b)

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 541-619-0011

 Current term:
1/1/2025-12/31/2028
(1st consecutive)

Ward 3

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Ramycia
McGhee
(3a)

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 541-990-0637

 Current term:
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
(1st consecutive)

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Marilyn
Smith
(3b)

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 541-990-2917

 Current term:
1/1/2025-12/31/2028
(2nd consecutive)

Public Meetings Law Grievances

OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; by mail to: Albany City Clerk, City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street, Albany, Oregon 97321; or by coming to City Hall during regular business hours.

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About City Council

The City Council is the legislative branch of our local government. It is composed of a mayor and six councilors with two councilors elected from each ward. The councilors serve for a term of four years, and the mayor serves for a term of two years. The Council adopts laws called ordinances, passes resolutions, sets policies, adopts the budget, levies taxes, and conducts public meetings.

The current Albany City Charter became effective on January 1, 1957. By Charter, the City of Albany adopted a council-manager form of government. The Charter provides that the City Manager is the administrative head of the City, and the manager serves at the pleasure of the Council.

Council Member Manual

The manual includes protocols that were developed at an Albany City Council training session held on January 19, 2018, and endorsed by council on February 26, 2018. They are intended to set expectations for the conduct and working relationships of council members.

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