Category: City News

Volunteers Needed: City Cleanup

Help your fellow neighbor, beautify the community. Build a sense of ownership & pride! Help clean yards for those who may not be able to! Work with Code Enforcement & Community Support Officer! All ages are welcome! Contact: Mardette Cook (503) 437-6975

Notice of Budget Committee Vacancies

NOTICE OF CITY OF WILLAMINA BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES The Budget Committee is appointed annually by the Mayor of the City of Willamina. The role of this committee is to meet annually to approve the City of Willamina’s budget for the following fiscal year. Applicants for this position must be available to attend one or more … Continued

Save our Water by Preventing Stormwater Pollution

Where does the Stormwater Go? When it rains and water hits hard surfaces, like pavement, it creates a stormwater runoff. This runoff picks up lots of nasty pollution as it is carried directly through the gutters and drains. The stormwater leads out to rivers, streams, and lakes that hold our drinking water. These nasty pollutions … Continued

Request for Proposal: Utility Rate & System Development Charge Study

UTILITY RATE & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE STUDY Proposals are due to the City by Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m. The most recent City of Willamina rate study was completed in 2015. In 2018 a rate increase was established on a recurring schedule of 5% each January. The typical time frame between rate studies is … Continued

Public Notice City Council Meeting Time Change

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME CHANGE The Willamina City Council will hold a Welcome Reception before the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday January 14, 2025. This reception will be to welcome the 2025 elected City Councilors and Mayor. This event is open to the public and will be held from 5:30-6:00 p.m. … Continued

Public Hearing Notice

City of Willamina 2nd Public Hearing Notice The City of Willamina has completed a Domestic Water Mains Replacement Project funded with 2023 Community Development Block Grant – CV funds from the Oregon Business Development Department. The location of the project is the City of Willamina in Yamhill County. It is estimated that the project has … Continued

Stormwater Runoff Pollutes Waterways

How can we reduce stormwater runoff ? Residential practices for managing stormwater runoff include: 1) Disconnecting and redirecting downspouts 2) Maintaining healthy lawns 3) Increasing the number of urban trees and shrubs in your yard 4) Constructing rain gardens https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-rain-gardens Impervious surfaces include your roof, driveway, patios, and lawn. Reduce rooftop runoff by directing your … Continued

October 1st Workshop: The First Step in Visioning Complete

On October 1st we hosted a visioning workshop at Swan Hall in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives (RDI). We had a great turnout with adults and kids participating in the activities and enjoying an Oktoberfest meal. Thanks to everyone who came down! The next meeting will build off of the visioning list already generated and … Continued

Notice of Council Vacancy

NOTICE OF COUNCIL VACANCY On September 10, 2024 the Willamina City Council declared a vacancy on the City Council. This vacancy is due to the elected Councilor moving outside of the City of Willamina boundaries. To be eligible for the open position, applicants must be: 1. A Registered Voter; 2. A Resident of the City … Continued

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