Tag: League of Oregon Cities

The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) has recognized the city of Hermiston for its Regional IT Department Integration program. During its 99th annual conference, the LOC presented...

The city of Irrigon is set to receive $1.7 million as part of a Senate bill the Legislature passed during the short session earlier...

By Dave Drotzmann Three years ago, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure that would have dire consequences for the health and safety of our communities....

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...

Dave Drotzmann, Hermiston mayor, local business owner, and Republican candidate for Senate District 29, was elected by League of Oregon Cities (LOC) members as...

With the city wanting to add police officers while facing a budget shortfall, the Hermiston City Council held a work session on Monday to...

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...

By Randy Stapilus This year marks a half-century since Oregon Gov. Tom McCall signed into law Senate Bill 100 requiring comprehensive planning, which warned “uncoordinated use of...

Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) celebrated City Day at the Capitol on Wednesday with several local officials. Each legislative session the League of Oregon...

During its 95th annual conference on Wednesday afternoon, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) presented its 2020 Good Governance Award to the city of...

The League of Oregon Cities Local Government Spring Conference will take place on Friday, April 24 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center,...

The Boardman City Council will review the city manager’s performance on Tuesday. The council will meet in executive session to review the performance of Karen...

The Hermiston City Council will consider raising Franchise Fees charged to utility companies in order to help pay for improvements to the community’s street...

The Hermiston City Council spent their work session Monday night prioritizing legislative proposals for the next session of the Oregon Legislature. The council took about...

The Hermiston City Council will meet tonight to adopt priority proposals for the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) legislative agenda. The LOC identifies legislative priorities...

Did you ever want to know how much tax revenue Hermiston loses each year due to compression? Have you ever been curious what Oregon...

On the outskirts of the desert town of Hermiston sits a $16 million facility that will serve as home to the Umatilla County Fair,...

The Umatilla City Council approved the increase 3-1 on Tuesday night. City Manager Bob Ward said the rates will help build water and sewer reserves....

The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is developing its legislative agenda for the 2015 session and Hermiston has identified four issues it hopes will...

The Hermiston City Council agreed Monday night that the current city charter, which is nearly 60 years old, is long overdue for an update. The...