Tag: Dave Drotzmann
Primmer is Third City Councilor to Enter Race for Hermiston Mayor
When Hermiston residents vote to choose a new mayor this year, they will have a growing field of candidates from which to choose.
Hermiston City...
Hermiston Council OKs Steps to Add Three Officers, Balance Budget
The Hermiston City Council approved three measures on Monday to add funding for three additional police officers and balance the 2023-24 budget.
At Monday's meeting,...
Community Reps Gather for Opening of Transitional Homeless Shelter
A little more than a year since its groundbreaking, Project PATH – a transitional shelter for the homeless – had its grand opening on...
Town Hall Gives Public Chance to Offer Input on Hermiston’s...
For the past six months, the Hermiston City Council has been going over each departmental budget to find a way to close a $902,000...
Budget Town Hall, Survey Offers Opportunity for Public Engagement
The city of Hermiston will host a Town Hall meeting today, Nov. 27 to share information about options to amend the city budget in...
Early Mayoral Candidates Offer Unique Backstory for Hermiston
In Hermiston's 117-year history, the office of mayor has been occupied by a very specific demographic - white men.
That could change when voters choose...
City Councilors Peterson, Linton Running for Mayor of Hermiston
Hermiston will elect a new mayor in next year, but who that will be remains to be seen.
As of this morning, two candidates have...
Pendleton Councilor Elected to League of Oregon Cities Board
Pendleton City Council President McKennon McDonald has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the League of Oregon Cities.
Founded...
Hermiston Mayor Elected President of League of Oregon Cities
Dave Drotzmann, Hermiston mayor, local business owner, and Republican candidate for Senate District 29, was elected by League of Oregon Cities (LOC) members as...
Council Pays Tribute to Hermiston Recycled Water Department
The Hermiston City Council gave special recognition Monday night to the staff of the city’s Recycled Water Department for its role in protecting the...
Nonprofit Seeks Community Support for Low-Income Housing Project
An Oregon-based nonprofit is hoping to secure community support and state funding to develop low-income housing in Hermiston.
Maryam Bolouri, director of real estate development...
Candidates for Mayor, Municipal Court Judge Can File Sept. 14
Hermiston residents interested in running for mayor or municipal court judge file for the May 21, 2024 election.
An election for Hermiston mayor and municipal...
City, County to Team Up to Hire Peer Mentor for Repeat...
The Hermiston City Council passed a resolution this week to contribute its share of the national opioid settlement toward hiring someone to work with...
Survey Shows Most Satisfied with Life in Hermiston, But Concerns Exist
Sixty-seven percent of residents are satisfied with life in Hermiston, according to the results of a community survey.
The survey, conducted by Zencity, was presented...
Hermiston Council Passes Ordinance Addressing Homeless Camps
Many people walking or driving around Hermiston have noticed the increase in the number of homeless people camping in city parks and other public...
Hermiston Considering Additional Sources to Raise Revenue
With the city wanting to add police officers while facing a budget shortfall, the Hermiston City Council held a work session on Monday to...
Collaboration Celebrated During Depot Land Transfer Ceremony
The former Umatilla Chemical Depot officially became the property of the Columbia Development Authority (CDA) back in March. On Wednesday, July 12, that landmark...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
Hermiston Council Votes to Begin Gettman Road Extension Process
The Hermiston City Council took the first formal step on Monday toward extending Gettman Road out to Highway 395.
The council passed a resolution clearing...
Hermiston Considering Third URD to Fund New Connecting Street
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to consider creating a third urban renewal district this year to pay for a new road connecting...