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City Council

How does Council work? Learn the basics on our Council 101 page.

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting
Monday, August 10, 2026, 4:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers (Canceled)

City Council Work Session
Monday, August 10, 2026, 4:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers (Canceled)

City Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers

City Council Work Session
Monday, August 24, 2026, 4:00pm
City Hall, Council Chambers

Meeting Agendas, Videos, etc

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Documents

Mayor Alex Johnson II

Photo of Alex Johnson II

 Email
 541-990-3404

 Current term:
1/1/2021-12/31/2026
(3rd consecutive)

Ward 1

Photo of Steph Newton

Steph
Newton
(1a)

 Email
 541-619-2435

 Current term:
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
(1st consecutive)

Council President

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Michael
Thomson
(1b)

 Email
 541-990-3292

 Current term:
1/1/2025-12/31/2028
(1st consecutive)

Ward 2

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Chris
Van Drimmelen
(2a)

 Email
 541-990-1613

 Current term:
5/28/2025-12/31/2026
(appointed to fill vacancy)

Vacant

Vacant
(2b)

Council will fill this vacancy soon. Term expires 12/31/2028.

Ward 3

Photo of Ramycia McGhee

Ramycia
McGhee
(3a)

 Email
 541-990-0637

 Current term:
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
(1st consecutive)

Photo of Marilyn Smith

Marilyn
Smith
(3b)

 Email
 541-990-2917

 Current term:
1/1/2025-12/31/2028
(2nd consecutive)

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; by mail to: Albany City Recorder, City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street, Albany, Oregon 97321; or by coming to City Hall during regular business hours.

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About City Council

The City Council is the legislative branch of our local government. It is composed of a mayor and six councilors with two councilors elected from each ward. The councilors serve for a term of four years, and the mayor serves for a term of two years. The Council adopts laws called ordinances, passes resolutions, sets policies, adopts the budget, levies taxes, and conducts public meetings.

The current Albany City Charter became effective on January 1, 1957. By Charter, the City of Albany adopted a council-manager form of government. The Charter provides that the City Manager is the administrative head of the City, and the manager serves at the pleasure of the Council.

Council Member Manual

The manual includes protocols initially developed at an Albany City Council training session on January 19, 2018, and endorsed by the council on February 26, 2018. They are intended to set expectations for council members' conduct and working relationships. It is reviewed and updated regularly.

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