About the commission
The Landmarks Commission was established to:
- safeguard the city’s historic and cultural heritage;
- foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past;
- protect and enhance the city’s attractions; strengthen the economy of the city and property values;
- and promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the city.
Upcoming meetings
The Landmarks Commission usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m..
January 15, 2025, 6:00pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
February 5, 2025, 6:00pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
Staff liaison
Alyssa Schrems
Planner II
541-791-0176
City Council's annual advisory group recruitment is open now!
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Full Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camron Settlemier VC local history | 5/10/2023 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Mason Cox construction | 5/10/2023 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Bill Ryals architect | 9/12/2012 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2025 | 4th |
| Chad Robinson C preservation | 2/12/2020 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2025 | 2nd |
| Rayne Legras real estate | 4/14/2021 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Cathy Winterrowd | 1/24/2024 | Mayor | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
| Richard Engeman | 1/24/2024 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): AMC 2.76
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
*(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: Each member shall have demonstrable knowledge, interest, or competence in historic preservation and additionally in one of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, history, art history, education, construction, real estate, development, urban planning, archaeology, law, finance, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, local history, or related disciplines.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) requires members of this group to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) for the State of Oregon.
Meeting materials
*Minutes are posted when they are approved by the body at a subsequent meeting.
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
