Learn about the roles of the mayor, city council, and city manager. Participants will also learn about public meeting laws, the city's public notice process, and discuss the best ways to get important information to community members in this era of information overload. Topics: Introduction to Local Government City Management and Community Organization Public Meetings […]
Experience what it's like to be a firefighter or EMT and get a first-hand perspective of the inner workings of Philomath Fire & Rescue. Participants will tour the fire station […]
Discover how your property taxes are spent, how government budgeting works, and discuss the city's current financial policies and strategies adopted to stay in the black. Topics: The Budget City […]
Learn the importance of having a multi-year strategic plan, review current goals and objectives of the City Council, and discuss the upcoming Philomath 2050 Community Visioning Project set to kick off in 2026. Topics: Strategic Planning Community Visioning Speakers: Chris Workman, City Manager; Chelsea Starner, Assistant City Manager No registration required — drop-ins are welcome! […]
Learn about the Philomath School District's vision, how schools are funded, and how decisions are made by the school board. Also learn about the expanded role the library is playing […]
Maintaining the city's public infrastructure system is key to a vibrant and sustainable community. Learn about what it takes to keep everything working and upcoming projects. Tour the water plant […]
Get a first-hand perspective of what it takes to safeguard the community. Tour the police station and learn how different policing can work to reduce criminal activity. Also learn about […]
Learn about how the city uses land-use planning, development policies, building codes, and the urban renewal district to make Philomath a welcoming place to build a dream home or open […]
Philomath area service organizations will present on how their organizations are structured, what they do, and what volunteer opportunities are available. Topic: Community Service Organizations Speakers: Various community organization leaders […]
