City Council set to finalize police services fee, vote on police union contract
The Philomath City Council will take up final votes on the city’s new police services fee and a three-year labor contract with the police officers’ union when it meets Monday night. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Philomath City Hall, with a livestream available on the city’s YouTube…
Unfamiliar Friends bring folksy-rock energy to Music in the Park
Philomath’s Music in the Park series continues Sunday with Unfamiliar Friends, a six-piece band known for its lively energy and heartfelt, folksy-rock sound. The concert runs from 6-8 p.m. at Philomath City Park. Attendees are…
Philomath City Council approves RFP for Main Street development
The Philomath City Council voted at its July 13 meeting to approve a request for proposals for the city-owned property at Main Street and South 14th Street with the document to be sent to the…
Philomath Public Art Committee to meet Thursday at City Hall
The Philomath Public Art Committee plans to meet Thursday for an agenda that includes continuing work on a vision for public art and discussion about the four art stops now on display through the Downtown Temporary Art Program. The meeting…
City to collect on deferred SDC liens tied to South 16th foreclosure properties
The Philomath City Council came out of executive session at its July 13 meeting and approved a motion directing City Attorney Ashleigh Dougill and City Manager Chris Workman to complete an agreement and general release with an unnamed bank for…
City renames park in memory of longtime volunteer
The Philomath City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to rename Dale Collins Park to Dale Collins Memorial Park in honor of the longtime volunteer and former mayor who died June 14 at age 81. City Manager Chris Workman asked councilors…
Philomath council approves prosecutor contract reassignment
The Philomath City Council voted 6-0 Monday to authorize the city manager to sign an assignment of contract for prosecutor services to shift the agreement from Ivers and Miller Law to Miller, Castleton and Flinn LLC. The change comes as…
City Council approves police services fee ordinance on 4-2 vote
The Philomath City Council voted 4-2 Monday night to approve the first reading of an ordinance establishing a police services fee following an extended debate over whether the funding should be restricted specifically to police compensation. Councilors Diane Crocker, Spencer…
City Council to weigh next steps for 13th and Main property, vote on police services fee
The Philomath City Council will tackle an agenda at its Monday night meeting that includes discussion on next steps for developing city property at 13th and Main streets as well as votes on a police services fee ordinance and a…
Renamed city fee heads to council for vote on July 13
The Philomath City Council plans to vote this coming Monday on an ordinance that would create a new police services fee and write it into city code, city officials said. Under the city charter, Ordinance 895 needs a unanimous vote…
New outdoor fitness area opens at Philomath City Park with a flash of ’80s flair
Philomath City Park has a new place to break a sweat after city officials cut the ribbon Monday evening on a new outdoor exercise area, drawing a crowd of more than 60 for an event that mixed civic ceremony with…
Ribbon-cutting set for new exercise area at Philomath City Park
Local residents are invited to lace up their sneakers — and maybe even dig out the leg warmers — for a ribbon-cutting and workout party at 6 p.m. Monday celebrating the new outdoor fitness area at Philomath City Park. Mayor…
City moves to clarify Frolic and Rodeo lease before this summer’s event
The Philomath City Council on Monday directed City Manager Chris Workman to execute an amendment to the city’s lease agreement with the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo with officials noting the changes needed to be in place before this year’s event.…
Council gives final approval to alley vacation request
The Philomath City Council gave final approval Monday to ordinance to vacate a narrow unimproved alley near North Eighth Street on a 6-1 vote with no discussion among councilors. Mayor Christopher McMorran cast the lone no vote, consistent with his…
City Council ratifies public works contract, approves pay schedules
The Philomath City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with its public works employees and adopted pay schedules for nonrepresented and management positions for fiscal year 2026-27. A resolution that ratifies a successor agreement between…
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