About the committee
The Tourism Advisory Committee meets as needed to:
- discuss tourism-related activities, opportunities, and challenges;
- review and oversee tourism programs;
- and advise City Council on the expenditure of funds on tourism-related activities and tourism matters.
The committee also awards Collaborative Tourism Promotion (CTP) grants should those funds exist in the budget.
Upcoming meetings
Staff liaison
Sophie Adams
Economic Development Manager
541-917-7654
City Council's annual advisory group recruitment is open now!
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Full Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Silbernagel C | 7/12/2017 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2024 | 2nd |
| Oscar Hult | 5/8/2024 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Peggy Burris | 7/12/2017 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 2nd |
| Bob Moore | 1/30/2023 | Mayor | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Jonni Hudgens | 1/24/2024 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2025 | — |
| Sharon Konopa | 2/22/2023 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
| Nick Andrews | 1/10/2024 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2026 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): Res 7160
Term of office: 3 years.
*(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: Applicants may not be a TLT recipient or a board member of a TLT recipient or TLT collector organization.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) requires members of this group to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) for the State of Oregon.
Meeting materials
*Minutes are posted when they are approved by the body at a subsequent meeting.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to
