• Stayton City Council Members ▲
  • Mayor Brian Quigley ▲
    

    Mayor Brian Quigley was sworn in as Mayor on December 16, 2024.

    His prior service to the city includes 10 years on the City Council, 5 years on the Parks board and multiple appointments to the charter review committees. 

    Brian holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of New Mexico and has lived in Stayton since 2003 with his wife Tina and his two sons. 

    In his spare time he enjoys cycling, kayaking and spending time outdoors. 

    Contact Mayor Quigley

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  • Councilor Ken Carey ▲
    

    Councilor Ken Carey began serving on City Council since January 2025.

    Ken is a small business owner who lives in Stayton with his wife Amy. He and Amy enjoy camping, cooking and hanging out with their two dogs, Tater and Yukon. Together they have 6 adult children and four beautiful granddaughters. 

    Ken moved to Stayton from Portland 8 years ago. He quickly immersed himself into his community. From being the NSSD transportation manager to becoming the owner of Stayton's first food truck, the SPUD BUS. The bus is where he gained his identity in the community. 

    Ken also coached baseball for 5 years at Stayton High school and still (at 63) enjoys playing baseball.

    Ken decided to run for City Council with the encouragement of his friends and family with the intention of becoming a voice for the residence.

    Contact Councilor Carey

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  • Councilor Len Hays ▲
    

    Leonard (“Len”) Hays and his wife, Lori, are retired State of Oregon employees who spent their careers working in nursing, mental health, and corrections. Len moved to Stayton with his family in 1973 from Sweet Home at five years old. He attended all Stayton public schools and graduated in 1986 before continuing his education at Chemeketa Community College.

    Len and Lori have one grown son, Ty, and share their home with three dogs (Buster Blue, Maude, and Daisey) and one cat (Spazz). Len enjoys visiting Central and Eastern Oregon for camping and fishing its beautiful lakes for trout and kokanee, as well as exploring various areas of the Oregon Coast. He has also enjoyed playing guitar in numerous weekend rock bands over the years.

    After serving two years on Stayton’s Budget Committee, Len decided to apply for the vacant position on the Stayton City Council with strong support from family and friends. His primary goals include community safety, street improvements, park maintenance, and ensuring a fair and balanced city budget.

    Contact Councilor Hays

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  • Councilor Jordan Ohrt ▲
    

    Councilor Jordan Ohrt has been serving on the City Council since January 2019.

    Coming from a Navy family, Jordan spent most of her childhood overseas until her parents retired and their family settled in Oregon in 2000. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management from James Madison University, is a small business owner helping clients all over the Willamette Valley and is the current Director of Women in Networking.
    
    Jordan, her husband and two young children moved to Stayton in 2017 and look forward to putting down roots in the community. In her free time Jordan enjoys cooking with her husband, gardening, hanging out with her children and chickens and spending time with friends and family.

    Contact Councilor Ohrt

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  • Councilor David Patty ▲
    

    Councilor David Patty has served on the City Council since January 2019.

    Previously, David spent 10 years in the Air Force serving his country. He is currently an employee with the State of Oregon as an Analyst. He has served as a Local Labor Union President, Stayton Budget Committee member, and in various community service capacities.

    Since 2001, David has lived in Stayton with the exception of his Active Duty time in the military. He enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their children. His hobbies include running, kayaking, and attending community events. His goal is to continue improving Stayton to make it a better place to live.

    Contact Councilor Patty

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  • Councilor Steve Sims ▲
    

    Councilor Steve Sims began his term on the City Council in February 2023. He had previously served on the Parks and Recreation Board.

    Steve was a career Naval Officer and served approximately 30 years between active duty and the reserves. He retired in 2016 from the Navy and moved from Italy back to Stayton, Oregon. His education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from Georgia College and State University.

    Steve was born in Stayton and lived between Stayton and Salem growing up until entering the Navy upon graduation from high school. He is married to Shelly and has two daughters named Madison and Valerie. His hobbies include fishing, golfing, and gardening.

    His goals include continuing to improve the quality of life for Stayton residents and to support efforts to make Stayton a positive environment for businesses to thrive.

    Councilor Sims is currently serving as Council President.

    Contact Councilor Sims

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• Meeting Information ▲

  The Stayton City Council meets on the first and third Mondays beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Stayton Community Center (400 W. Virginia Street).

  While you can attend in-person, regular session meetings can also be live streamed on the City of Stayton’s YouTube account. Occasionally, prior to the regular Council meeting, there will be a Council work session. These are held at the Stayton Public Library in the E.G. Siegmund Meeting Room (515 N. First Avenue).

  Work sessions are open to the public but do not allow for public comment.  

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• Public Comment and Public Hearing Testimony ▲

  Meetings allow for in-person, virtual, or written public comment. If a community member has a barrier which prevents them from participating via one of the methods below, they should contact City staff at citygovernment@staytonoregon.gov no less than three hours prior to the meeting start time to make arrangements to participate.

  Comment and testimony are limited to three minutes. All parties interested in providing public comment or testifying as part of a public hearing shall participate using one of the following methods:

  • In-Person Comment: Parties interested in providing in-person verbal public comment shall fill out a “Request for Recognition” form available at the meeting. Forms must be filled out and submitted to City staff prior to the meeting start time.
    
    
  • Video or Audio Conference Call: Parties interested in providing virtual public comment shall contact City staff at citygovernment@staytonoregon.gov at least three hours prior to the meeting start time with their request. Staff will collect their contact information and provide them with information on how to access the meeting to provide comment.
    
    
  • Written Comment: Written comment submitted to citygovernment@staytonoregon.gov at least three hours prior to the meeting start time will be provided to the public body in advance of the meeting and added to the City Council’s webpage where agenda packets are posted.

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• Council Rules ▲
  Council Rules
  The Stayton City Council adopted rules on July 19, 2021 via Resolution No. 1027. You can view the rules below. 

  • Adopted Rules of the Stayton City Council.pdf

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• City Council Goals ▲

  On February 8, 2025, the City Council and Leadership Team gathered to assess the status of the existing Council Goals adopted in 2023, refine the existing goals as needed, and develop any new goals to respond to needs and opportunities in the community. The 2026-2028 Council Goals will be adopted in March 2025 and will guide the work of the organization in serving the Stayton community over the next two years.

  To guide this process, the City engaged SSW Consulting, a professional facilitation and strategic planning firm.

  • 2026-28 Stayton City Council Goals Summary Report.pdf

  • Download file

  

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