City Council Member Application
Current Openings
Aumsville City Council is looking to fill a vacant Councilor seat! Applications are being accepted now through June 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Council reserves the right to stop accepting applications at any time and may extend the application deadline if necessary.
To apply, see the Qualifications section below to confirm your eligibility, then complete the application below. If you prefer to fill out a paper application, you may do so by stopping into City Hall or printing a copy here. Paper applications should be mailed or dropped off to City Hall or emailed to kpizzuto@aumsville.us and must be received by June 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm. If you have questions on how to apply, call us at 503-749-2030 or email kpizzuto@aumsville.us for more information.
Once filled, the term will begin upon appointment and will expire December 31, 2024, at which time the Councilor may participate in the elections to remain on the Council.
Expected Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per month
Meeting Day and Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at 7pm
Upcoming Elections
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.
Term Length:
- 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
- Attend City Council meetings (held 2nd and 4th Mondays of each Month at 7pm)
- 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
Helpful Background/Experience
- 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.
The deadline for applications for the appointed position (term ending December 31, 2026) is June 24, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
The deadline for applications for the November Election (term January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028) is August 22, 2024, at 3:30 pm.
If you have any additional questions, call City Hall at 503-749-2030.
