By resolution, the Albany City Council designated the following newspapers of record to meet the City of Albany's public noticing needs and state law
requirements under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 192.620, 193.010, and 193.020:
- Albany Democrat-Herald (and Corvallis Gazette-Times)
- Daily Journal of Commerce
- The New Era
- The Statesman Journal
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The City of Albany is recruiting a new cohort for its free, six-week Civic Academy. This course is designed to give community members hands-on insight into what civic leadership really looks like and how your local government works. You’ll get an inside look at City operations and learn how you can help shape the decisions that matter most in our community.
Whether you’re curious about how the City runs, interested in serving on a board or commission, or simply want to better understand what it takes to be a civic leader, Civic Academy is your front-row seat.
Participants will work together on a research project that will be presented to the City Council at a Council meeting.
When:
- Six Thursday evening sessions, April 23 – May 28, 2025, from 5:30–8 p.m.
- An optional tour will also be included (date/time TBA).
- Council presentation run-through Thursday, June 4, starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Council presentation and graduation, Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m.
Where:
Council Chambers
City Hall
333 Broadalbin St SW
Who:
Open to 12 participants, age 16 and over, verified as residing inside Albany city limits, who can commit to:
- Attending all six sessions
- Completing approximately 1–2 hours of homework between sessions
- Participating in a presentation run-through on June 4
- Presenting to Council at their June 10 meeting at 6 p.m.
Cost:
Free! Dinner is included for sessions (we will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions).
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through 5 p.m. on March 19, 2026. Space is limited—don’t wait!
Applications will be evaluated anonymously, with priority given to individuals who are new to civic and community leadership. In addition to weighing the merits of individual applications, the selection committee will strive to select a cohort that, when viewed in its entirety, reflects Albany as a whole.
Those not chosen will be placed on a waitlist if vacancies arise before the first class on April 23.
If you require accommodations to participate, such as for ADA or dietary preferences, contact
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A LEP Plan is a document that describes how an organization will provide services to individuals who are non-English speaking or have limited English proficiency. The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division has developed a set of five elements to include in the LEP Plan (needs assessment, language services offered, notices, training for staff, and evaluation).
The LEP Plan fulfills the City’s responsibilities as a recipient of federal financial assistance as they relate to the needs of individuals with limited English language skills. This plan was originally prepared in 2015, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, et seq, and its implementing regulations, which state that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The City of Albany receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §5301 (1994) via the State of Oregon through its Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority (IFA).
Limited English Proficiency Plan, revised 2024
The first LEP plan was adopted by the City Council in 2015 via Resolution No. 6402.
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