News

Category
Planning Commission Vacancy

Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy

Posted on November 22, 2024

On December 31, 2024, the Willamina Planning Commission will have several vacant seats. If the vacancy is caused by anything but the expiration of term, the appointee shall serve the remainder of the expired term. The role of the Planning Commission is to administer the subdivision and zoning ordinances and make recommendations to the City...
stormwater pollutes graphic

Stormwater Runoff Pollutes Waterways

Posted on November 19, 2024

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...
Newsletter: October - November 2024 page 1

Newsletter: October – November 2024

Posted on October 22, 2024

For PDF click here.
Summary of Willamina Dream Themes

October 1st Workshop: The First Step in Visioning Complete

Posted on October 18, 2024

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...
Public Notice

Notice of Council Vacancy

Posted on October 17, 2024

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...
Public notice

Willamina City Council Public Notice

Posted on October 17, 2024

WILLAMINA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Some members of the Willamina City Council will meet in a public forum October 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Swan Hall, 242 NE Main Street Willamina Oregon. This meeting is open to the public. There may be a quorum of the City Council present at the meeting. No decisions...
Only rain down the drain!

Only Rain Down the Drain

Posted on September 24, 2024

With your help we can prevent pollutants from running into the storm drains and your waterways. As Summer ends the chance for rain increases. With the rain comes the increased potential for pollutants to be swept into City storm drains, making their way to our local waterways. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that contaminants...
Newsletter page 1

Newsletter: Sep – Oct 2024

Posted on September 19, 2024

Click here to view PDF.
Yamhill County Cooling Center Posted Hours (English and Español

Yamhill County Cooling Sites 9/4/2024

Posted on September 4, 2024

Below is a list of Yamhill County Cooling Center locations and hours. For more information you may also contact Encompass Yamhill County at 503-433-2411.
Public Notice Document

Positions Open for Mayor and City Council November Elections

Posted on July 15, 2024

CITY OF WILLAMINA PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor and City Councilor Open Positions November 5, 2024 General Election The Willamina City Council consists of a mayor and six (6) councilors. The Mayor is elected for two (2) year terms and City Councilors are elected as at-large positions for four (4) year terms. The Mayor and City Council...

Willamina Creek Repairs

Posted on July 11, 2024

Over the next few months, the City of Willamina will begin the preliminary investigation and engineering work for emergency repairs to the Willamina Creek bank, which is adjacent to Hampton Park. Park goers will see additional activity associated with this work, including topographic surveying, wetland and waterway delineation, and geotechnical explorations. Project Details The geotechnical...

Willamina Museum of Local History Awarded Oregon Heritage Grant

Posted on June 18, 2024

Over the past year, our Deputy City Recorder Krystal Stevens and our Museum Director Shana Reid, have worked diligently with the mentor they were paired with through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Mentorcorp Program. They are excited to release the following press release regarding the information about the Oregon Heritage Foundation Grant they received for...
Huddleston Pond Park Willamina Creek Work

Willamina Creek Repairs at Hampton Park

Posted on June 18, 2024

Huddleston Pond Willamina Creek Repairs_Flier Over the next few months, the City of Willamina will begin the preliminary investigation and engineering work for emergency repairs to the Willamina Creek bank, which is adjacent to Hampton Park. Park goers will see additional activity associated with this work, including topographic surveying, wetland and waterway delineation, and geotechnical...

Notice of City Council Public Hearings June 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Posted on June 3, 2024

Notice of City Council Public Hearings   Public hearings of the City Council of the City of Willamina, Yamhill County and Polk County, State of Oregon, on the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at West Valley Fire District Station 8, 825 NE Main Street, Willamina,...

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting & State Revenue Sharing Public Hearing For the City of Willamina

Posted on May 10, 2024

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting & State Revenue Sharing Public Hearing For the City of Willamina, Oregon A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Willamina, Yamhill County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at the West...

Newsletter: April – May 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024

Click here to view PDF.

Newsletter: March – April 2024

Posted on April 19, 2024

Click here for PDF.

Newsletter: February – March 2024

Posted on April 19, 2024

Click here for PDF

Water pressure reduction in some Willamina neighborhoods

Posted on February 22, 2024

The City of Willamina is aware that some citizens have experienced a decrease in water pressure. Our Public Works department has decreased the water pressure in the areas of 6th street and Highlands Loop. The pressure was lowered to 50 pounds per square inch (psi) to accommodate for another neighborhood having too high of pressure....

Newsletter: January – February 2024

Posted on January 24, 2024

Download PDF here City Manager News What is the role of the Planning Commission and the Planning Commissioner? To respond to these questions, we defer to the Oregon Planning Commissioner Handbook which was created by the collaborative efforts of the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association,...
Close window