Tag: Doug Primmer
Hermiston City Council Certifies Primary Election Results
The Hermiston City Council certified the May primary elections of Doug Primmer as mayor and Cameron Bendixsen as municipal court judge during Monday’s regular...
Deadline for Residents to File for Hermiston City Council is Aug....
Residents interested in serving on the Hermiston City Council have until Aug. 27 to file for the November election.
The council's four at-large seats are...
Many Questions Remain as State’s Curbside Recycling Deadline Looms
In December 2022, the Hermiston City Council held a work session to hear about the Recycling Modernization Act which requires all cities in Oregon...
Hermiston City Council to Consider Revising Mobile Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council will consider amending its rules regarding mobile food vendors at an upcoming meeting after a long discussion Monday night on...
Hermiston Mayoral Candidates Emphasize Community in Forum
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which also featured a panel with the state Senate District 29 candidates, at Hermiston City Hall....
High School Senior Sets Sights on Job of Hermiston Mayor
What were you doing during your senior year in high school? Maybe prepping for your SATs or looking at job prospects. Or maybe you...
Rep. Smith Hears Desire for Measure 110 Changes at Listening Session
As the statewide debate over Measure 110 continues, Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, asked members of the public from his district to offer their thoughts...
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 to Give Citizens Input on How to Close Budget Gap
The citizens of Hermiston will have their say on the city’s budget during a town hall meeting on Nov. 27.
During a work session Monday...
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...
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 Voters to Have Say on Magic Mushroom Centers
The Hermiston City Council has joined Umatilla County in voting to put a ballot measure before voters in November that would allow the city...
Council Votes Against Renewing EOTEC’s Management Contract
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to end the city’s association with VenuWorks, the management company that operates the Eastern Oregon Trade...
City to Appoint Oversight Committee to Implement Hermiston 2040
The city of Hermiston is moving ahead with its Hermiston 2040 project, the blueprint for the city’s future.
At Monday’s Hermiston City Council meeting, there...
Council Tables Final Assessment of Local Improvement District
The Hermiston City Council tabled plans Monday night to approve the final assessment of a Local Improvement District (LID) at the South Hermiston Industrial...
Hermiston to Cut Youth Recreation Fees by 50 Percent During Summer
Youth recreation fees in Hermiston will be reduced by 50 percent during the summer following a vote Monday night by the Hermiston City Council.
Early...
Council Says Goodbye to Gutierrez, Hello to Three New Members
The Hermiston City Council said goodbye to one councilor and hello to three new councilors during Monday’s meeting.
Last night was Manuel Gutierrez’ last council...
Hermiston Council Votes to Increase Electric Rate in 2 Phases During...
The Hermiston City Council did what the mayor called “the worst part of the job” Monday night in voting to increase electrical rates for...
Primmer, Hardin Return to Council, Durón, Peterson Also Elected
A couple of new faces will join the Hermiston City Council and two veterans are set to return after Tuesday’s election.
Newcomers Maria Durón and...
Hermiston City Council Candidates Give Voters Their Views on Issues
The five candidates running for the four at-large Hermiston City Council seats shared their views on a variety of topics Tuesday night, ranging from...
