Public Notices
Election Notice for the City of Albany
Election Date May 20, 2025
Notice is hereby given, the City of Albany will have a measure to be voted on by the electors of the City of Albany, at the May 20, 2025, election. Albany voters will have the opportunity to vote on the following:
Measure 22-209
Caption
Renewal of the Ambulance, Fire, and Police Local Option Tax
Question
Shall Albany continue $1.15 per $1,000.00 of assessed value for ambulance, fire, police operations for five more years beginning 2026-2027? This measure renews current local option taxes.
Summary
The City will use tax revenue from this measure to continue funding for firefighter/emergency medical technicians, deputy fire marshal and emergency services positions, for police officers, police clerks, community service officers, and telecommunications and crime analyst positions, together with related equipment and training. Taxes will also continue to be used to pay operating costs for the fire and police departments. The levy continues the rate previously approved by voters in 2020.
The proposed rate will raise approximately $6,121,900.00 in 2026-2027; $6,305,600.00 in 2027-2028; $6,494,700.00 in 2028-2029; $6,689,600.00 in 2029-2030; and $6,890,300.00 in 2030-2031, for a total of $32,502,100.00.
The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression, and the collection rate.
Erik Glover
City Recorder
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Notice of Public Hearing: Albany Budget Review Committee
The Albany Budget Review Committee will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2025, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany, to consider public comments on the City’s possible uses of state shared revenues. The meeting will begin immediately after the meeting of the City of Albany Budget Review Committee, which will start at 5:00 p.m.
This is the first of two required public comment opportunities. The second opportunity will be held before City Council on June 11, 2025.
This meeting is accessible to the public via video connection. The location for in-person attendance is accessible to people with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please notify city staff at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at:
Persons wanting to ask questions or provide comment during the first meeting only may:
• Email written comments to
• To testify virtually during the public hearing, register by emailing
• Appear in person at the meeting and register to speak using the sign-up sheet on the table.
This notice is given in accordance with provisions of the Oregon Revised Statutes 221.770.
Dated this 30th day of April 2025.
Jeanna Yeager
Finance Director
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Notice of City of Albany Budget Review Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the City of Albany Budget Review Committee will meet on May 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; and if necessary, May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 333 Broadalbin SW, Albany.
The purpose of the first meeting is to receive the budget message and review the Biennium 2025-2027 proposed budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Review Committee will take place.
This meeting is accessible to the public via video connection. The location for in-person attendance is accessible to people with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please notify city staff at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at
Persons wanting to ask questions or provide comment during the first meeting only may:
• Email written comments to
• To testify virtually during the public hearing, register by emailing
• Appear in person at the meeting and register to speak using the sign-up sheet on the table.
The Proposed Budget will be available on the City’s website at albanyoregon.gov/finance on May 1, 2025; or a copy may be inspected at Albany City Hall during regular business hours.
If you have questions about the meetings or need more information, please contact Jeanna Yeager, City of Albany Finance Director, at
This notice is given in accordance with provisions of the Oregon Revised Statutes 294.426 and is posted on the City’s website at albanyoregon.gov
Dated this 30th day of April 2025.
Jeanna Yeager
Finance Director
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Notice of Albany Revitalization Agency Budget Review Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Albany Revitalization Agency Budget Review Committee will meet on May 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., immediately following the City of Albany Budget Review Committee meeting on May 22, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 333 Broadalbin SW, Albany.
The purpose of the first meeting is to receive the budget message and review the Biennium 2025-2027 proposed budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Review Committee will take place.
This meeting is accessible to the public via video connection. The location for in-person attendance is accessible to people with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please notify city staff at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at:
Persons wanting to ask questions or provide comment during the public meeting may:
• Email written comments to
• To testify virtually during the public hearing, register by emailing
• Appear in person at the meeting and register to speak using the sign-up sheet on the table.
The Proposed Budget will be available on the City’s website at albanyoregon.gov/finance on May 1, 2025; or a copy may be inspected at Albany City Hall during regular business hours.
If you have questions about the meetings or need more information, please contact Jeanna Yeager, City of Albany Finance Director, at
This notice is given in accordance with provisions of the Oregon Revised Statutes 294.426 and is posted on the City’s website at albanyoregon.gov.
DATED THIS 30TH DAY OF APRIL 2025.
Jeanna Yeager
Finance Director
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Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title for the City of Albany
ELECTION DATE MAY 20, 2025
A ballot title was received/filed with the City Elections Officer (City Recorder) on February 14, 2025. Notice is hereby given that on May 20, 2025, the City of Albany will have a measure to be voted on by the electors of the City of Albany. The ballot title as submitted by the City Attorney is as follows:
CAPTION
Renewal of the Ambulance, Fire, and Police Local Option Tax
QUESTION
Shall Albany continue $1.15 per $1,000.00 of assessed value for ambulance, fire, police operations for five more years beginning 2026-2027?
SUMMARY
The City will use tax revenue from this measure to continue funding for firefighter/ emergency medical technicians, deputy fire marshal and emergency services positions, for police officers, police clerks, community service officers, and telecommunications and crime analyst positions, together with related equipment and training. Taxes will also continue to be used to pay operating costs for the fire and police departments. The levy continues the rate previously approved by voters in 2020.
The proposed rate will raise approximately $6,121,900 in 2026-2027; $6,305,600 in 2027-2028; $6,494,700 in 2028- 2029; $6,689,600 in 2029-2030; and $6,890,300 in 2030-2031, for a total of $32,502,100.
The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of estimate and may not reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate.
Pursuant to ORS 250.296, a registered voter who is dissatisfied with a ballot title may file a petition with the Linn County Circuit Court seeking review of the title not later than the seventh business day after the title has been filed with the city elections officer. The deadline for filing a petition is Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The petition must also state the reasons the ballot title filed with the court is insufficient, not concise, or unfair.
Any registered voter filing a petition must also notify the City Recorder, in writing, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the date the petition is filed.
A copy of the ballot title is available at the Parks & Recreation counter during regular business hours, at City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, or on the City of Albany website at albanyoregon.gov/elections
Erik Glover
City Recorder
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