At their Monday, December 21st meeting, the Stayton City Council received a presentation from staff titled “2020 State of the Streets and Local Motor Vehicle Fuels Taxation Report.” This presentation provided an overview of the City’s streets, the rating system used to rank the streets, and how street projects are chosen.

On Monday, the Stayton Police Department made an arrest after receiving a report from a resident of a stolen generator from the back of their work vehicle on W. Kathy Street. Luckily, the victim was able to provide details regarding the suspect and their vehicle. A short time later, a vehicle matching the description was located and Police were able to confirm it was the same vehicle the victim had identified earlier. Additionally, the stolen generator was seen in the back seat of the vehicle.
Ultimately, David Surratt Jr. was arrested and charged with crimes associated with stealing the generator. Other items in the car associated him with thefts in Aumsville and he had an outstanding warrant in Clackamas County.
This highlights the importance of promptly reporting crimes and good eyewitness details and descriptions in order to catch the suspect. Further, citizen mounted surveillance cameras have proven helpful time and again in developing suspects, tying crimes together, or developing leads.
This is also a good reminder for residents that criminals are also out holiday shopping this time of year and any unsecured vehicles prove to be areas of interest for them. It is always suggested to secure your valuables and, if you are not able to remove them from your vehicle, put them out of sight or conceal them.
This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with Stayton Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. From December 18, 2020 through January 1, 2021, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways.
Sadly, the statistics prove that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018 across the nation. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2014 to 2018 — one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 50 minutes in 2018. This is why Stayton Police Department is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to the holiday festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
The holidays should be an enjoyable time for our community members, not a marker for the death of a loved one due to a drunk-driving crash. We need commitment from our community members that they’ll keep the roads free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe holiday. This is a campaign to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it takes lives. Help us put an end to this senseless behavior.
During the month of December 2018, 839 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver. During the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday periods in 2018 alone, there were more drunk-driving-related fatalities (285) than during any other holiday period that year. These fatalities are preventable, and drivers must remember that driving impaired by any substance — alcohol or other drugs — is deadly, illegal, and selfish behavior.
Stayton Police Department and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. “Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior,” said Sgt. Wetzel. “It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party. That’s why, during the holiday season, we will make zero exceptions and arrest all drunk drivers.
Stayton Police Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
- Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
- If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact your local Dispatch center by dialing 911.
- Do you have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
For more information about the 2020 Holiday Season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.
On Wednesday, November 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Covered Bridge Café will be hosting its 15th annual Community Dinner utilizing drive-up curbside service only.
This event is open to everyone in the community, no questions asked! The dinner is a traditional Thanksgiving feast plus dessert. The cost is FREE!
Please call (503) 767-3945 for information or to volunteer. If you wish to make a donation, contact the Covered Bridge Café.

The City of Stayton is offering disposal of yard debris, including leaves and brush, on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The collection site is at the City of Stayton Shops located at 1820 N. 1st Avenue, Stayton. The only cost to Stayton residents is a donation of canned food to be given to the Stayton Food Bank. Those who reside outside city limits, the cost is $1 per bag.
Seniors needing assistance raking, bagging, or having yard debris picked up and delivered to the drop-off site should contact Stayton Public Works at (503) 769-2919.

Applications are now available for the Stayton Community Improvement Grant program. The goals of the Grant program are to help neighbors work together to accomplish shared goals that support the overall health, vitality, and livability of the place they call “home” and to support non-profit organizations that provide a service to Stayton residents. The City of Stayton offers these grants to non-profit organizations and to groups of at least three neighbors that are willing to match funding through cash, in-kind donation, and volunteer hours.
Grants are available to support programs and services that directly benefit Stayton residents. Funds may also be spent on public improvements identified by a neighborhood or on private improvements. Examples of public improvements are new or replacement play equipment or landscaping in parks, street tree plantings, or construction or replacement of sidewalks. An example of private improvements would be coordinated improvement to front yard landscaping.
This is a competitive grant program. Applications are reviewed by City staff, and selected grants are awarded by the City Council. For 2020-21, a total of $30,000 is available to disburse. Individual grant amounts are expected to typically be in the range of $1,000 to $5,000 each.
Awardees will be required to complete a brief summary of the project outcomes and submit a minimum of two visual items to illustrate the project (photos, printed materials, etc.). Awardees will be required to account for the allocation of the grant monies at the completion of the project, or at the request of City staff.
The learn more about the program, visit our website at www.staytonoregon.gov/page/resources_community_imp_grants or by contacting the Planning and Development Director Dan Fleishman at dfleishman@ci.stayton.or.us.
Applications must be submitted by November 27th.
Have you dropped off or mailed your ballot already? You can track your ballot and even sign up for alerts by visiting:
https://marioncountyclerk.ballottrax.net/voter/login#/
Here are some behind the scenes statistics of how our Library continues to serve our community since the building closure due to COVID-19. Our staff has worked hard to find new and innovative ways to serve and connect with our patrons such as curbside services and virtual programs for all ages.

During the month of October, you will see Stayton Police Officers wearing pink and purple undershirts in support of both Domestic Violence awareness and Breast Cancer awareness. Officers will wear purple as their part in bringing awareness and education of domestic violence.
Additionally, you will see officers wearing pink in support of survivors and bringing attention to finding a cure for breast cancer.
On July 21, 2020 when a Stayton medic unit was reported stolen from Santiam Hospital, the Stayton Police Department and Linn County Sheriff’s Office have been working follow-up. The 2014 Dodge medic unit was found burned to the frame on a forest road outside of Mill City on that same date. The theft and fire resulted in an estimated $150,000 loss in the vehicle and its contents. Linn County assisted in the recovery of the unit and subsequent arson investigation.
The suspect in the case, Joshua Matlock, was taken into custody by Linn County deputies and assisting officers on an unrelated Linn County incident on October 8, 2020. Stayton officers followed up on information related to Joshua Matlock for possession of stolen property from the medic unit. With the new information, Joshua Eric Matlock was charged on October 10, 2020 with Theft 1, UUMV and Arson II related to Stayton case 20-4233, and the stolen medic unit. He is currently lodged at the Linn County jail https://www.linnsheriff.org/jail/current-inmates/view-inmate/?id=284950
The case is still an open investigation. Should anyone have further information related to this case, please contact Stayton Police at (503) 982-2340.
The Stayton Police Department has added a new service called CityProtect, which is an online and mobile platform that allows you to see crime activity in our community including your neighborhood, schools, and parks. The program shows on a map icons representing the types of crimes occurring in our community.
CityProtect is a free service and requires no usernames or passwords. The crime information (incident information) does not show a specific address or names, only a general area (street and block) is used. The data you see on CityProtect is from our records management system (mark43), which contains completed reports by your Stayton Police Officers.
CityProtect is also used by law enforcement agencies throughout our region and nationally. This service allows you to look at crimes occurring in various cities where you work, visit, and play.
The Stayton Police Department is working to improve our abilities to provide our residents, the ability to see the work your police department is doing and strive to give you relevant and timely information.
Click here to visit our CityProtect page: https://cityprotect.com/agency/stayton
In partnership with the Marion County Clerk's Office, the City of Stayton is happy to announce the installation of a 24 hour ballot box at Stayton Public Library!

The Stayton Police Department would like to thank the residents of Stayton and greater Santiam area for their support of the law enforcement community during these past months. The numerous cards, social media posts, phone calls, and in-person contacts from you have only reassured us that what we do is worthy and noble. The Stayton Police Department is committed to improving our operational capabilities, transparency, policy, and procedures. Our actions will only strengthen the connection with the community where we work, live, and play.
The Stayton Police Department recently joined the Oregon Accreditation Alliance (OAA). OAA standards are derived from standards produced by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Being accredited is a method of measuring the performance and accountability of police agencies. Accreditation establishes a uniformed set of “Best Practices” for police agencies consistent, measurable, and verified by an independent body as to compliance and creates accountability to the community, elected officials, and the department staff who are performing the day-to-day work.
Our Police Department has been accepted to the OAA and is currently in a self-assessment phase. This phase requires the agency to review department policy and determine our level of compliance with OAA standards. The agency must establish proof of compliance, and through this process, we will be required to update and revise policies as necessary to obtain accreditation.
The next phase is an onsite assessment by OAA assessors who review our policies, procedures, and practices against the standards to ensure compliance was met. A report will then be compiled and forwarded to the Oregon Accreditation Alliance Board for review and nomination to award accreditation to the agency.
This is not a one-time process in order to maintain accreditation; an agency must provide annual documentation of continued compliance and undergo an onsite assessment every three years.
The Stayton Police Department is committed to this process to provide a high level of service to the community by adhering to the best practices in law enforcement. On average, it can take from 18-24 months to obtain accreditation. Of the one hundred and seventy-four (174) law enforcement agencies in Oregon currently, there are only fifty-three (53) who are accredited and fifteen (15) who are in a self-assessment stage of the process.
Again, we thank you for your ongoing support of the law enforcement community and your agency.
Any future Santiam Fire Updates can be found by visiting:
http://staytonoregon.gov/page/resources_santiam_wildfire
We have taken all of our links and information and put them on our webpage. We hope this can be a complete resource for information.
UPDATE at 5:00 p.m. (No change: Level 2 remains in place.) Unless there is a change of status, this will likely be the last post today.
Our thoughts and well wishes are with the firefighters and first responders who are brave and unselfish public servants.
Our thoughts are with our neighbors and friends up the canyon, and with all Oregonians impacted by these wildfires.
Thank you to all the community members that have been following our updates.
Communities up the canyon asked for us to share the following information. From Mile Post 13 to mile post 81 Hwy 22 is closed. This is for public safety, emergency responders, and search and rescue efforts. It is critical that people stay out of the areas around this closure.
The City of Stayton is remains at LEVEL 2 which is “Be Set” to evacuate. For our Sublimity friends and neighbors, you are still at Level 2. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide immediate updates if there are any changes. If you live outside of the City limits, notably to the North or the East) your situation may be different.
Stating the obvious, the air quality in Stayton is hazardous. If you have to be outside take precautions or limit your time. Please be aware that poor air quality is expected to continue through the weekend, maybe longer.
From the Marion County Sheriff’s Office: “If you would like to donate food, water, pet food, blankets, or anything of that nature, please drop those at the United Way at 455 Bliler Ave NE. They are accepting donations between 8-5pm.
If you would like to donate money, we ask that you please visit redcross.org to donate any money to the cause.”
Please check out our prior post for helpful links and information.
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UPDATE at 2:45 p.m. (No change to our status: we remain at Level 2.)
The City of Stayton is remains at LEVEL 2 which is “Be Set” to evacuate. For our Sublimity friends and neighbors, you are still at Level 2. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide immediate updates if there are any changes. If you live outside of the City limits, notably to the North or the East) your situation may be different.
Stating the obvious, the air quality in Stayton is hazardous. If you have to be outside take precautions or limit your time. Please be aware that poor air quality is expected to continue through the weekend, maybe longer.
Our thoughts are with the residents of Lincoln City and with our neighbors and friends up the canyon.
Copied from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office: “If you would like to donate food, water, pet food, blankets, or anything of that nature, please drop those at the United Way at 455 Biller Ave NE. They are accepting donations between 8-5pm. If you would like to donate money, we ask that you please visit redcross.org to donate any money to the cause.”
Republic Service has suspended trash and recycling services to Stayton and Sublimity. Service will resume when it is determined it can be done safely.
Due to an extreme call volume Metcom 911 is asking that you do not call 911 unless you have a life threatening emergency. For power outages or updates on existing outages, please contact your provider.
Please check out our prior updates for helpful links and information.
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UPDATE: As of 9:00 a.m. on September 9th
There was no change in evacuation levels overnight. The City of Stayton and the City of Sublimity are under a LEVEL 2 "Be Set" Evacuation Notice. Residents should be prepared to evacuate. Please prepare to take all pets, medication and essential items.
You do not need to wait to evacuate the area, but if you have a safe place to go, please do so. If you are evacuating, please drive safely and with courtesy toward other motorists.
If you live EAST or NORTH of the Stayton/Sublimity City Limits your situation may be different.
The City has increased police patrols to make sure the community remains safe.
Marion County Emergency Management has established a public info line for citizens to call about shelters or any evacuation questions. The number is 503-588-5108.
The State of Oregon has a couple of resources available now: https://wildfire.oregon.gov/ and https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/firestats.aspx
We want everyone to sign up for Emergency Notifications that get pushed out to your phone. Please use the link below, or go to the app store on your mobile device and search “Everbridge” to install.
https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736721950#/signup
While we continue to monitor our situation, our friends and neighbors in the canyon are going to need our help and assistance in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.
If you or a family member who does not have transportation or who has a medical condition that needs transportation to please call METCOM at 503-982-2340. Please provide your name, phone number and address or email cityofstayton@ci.stayton.or.us with your information.
Marion County has declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires.
On August 21, 2020, the Stayton Police Department presented Susan Harteloo of Postal Connections with a Certificate of Appreciation. During the month of July, on multiple occasions while working at Postal Connections, Susan identified Stayton residents who were being manipulated in phone and internet scams. Her efforts saved community members over $22,000 in lost income. The Stayton Police Department wanted to recognize her efforts in identifying and alerting our Police Department about the criminal activity. Susan’s actions have made the Stayton community safer. Thank you Susan!

Revitalize Downtown Stayton and the Stayton Public Works Department will be performing minor bridge maintenance on the Second Avenue Bridge beginning August 24th. They will be replacing boards and painting the bridge.
Maintenance will be performed starting August 24th, 2020. Please use caution while in this area. You may be detoured to the opposite side of the street to cross over the bridge.
If you have questions, please contact Public Works at (503) 769-2919.
The Santiam Water Control District notified the City they will be temporarily closing general public access to Wilderness Park and all other District owned properties. Community members will notice “Closed” and “No Trespassing” signs at all District owned locations. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Santiam Water Control District at (503) 769-2669 or via email at
office@santiamwater.com.
Beginning Monday, August 24th, the City of Stayton will be conducting smoke testing of its sanitary sewer system. To determine when work crews will be in your area, please reference the included map. IMPORTANT! If there is any individual in your home or business who has respiratory problems and is immobile, please notify us at (503) 769-2919 prior to testing.
A smoke test survey will assist our inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in our sewer
system. The smoke you see coming from the vent stacks on houses or holes in the ground is
NON-TOXIC, NON-STAINING, HAS NO ODOR, WHITE TO GRAY IN COLOR AND CREATE NO FIRE
HAZARD.
Smoke should not be entering your home unless you have a defective plumbing or dried up
drain traps. All work will be in the City right-of-way, although they may have to encroach on to private property if smoke appears. They will come to your door if this happens and let you know who they are and what they are doing.
It is advisable for the home owner to pour a gallon of water into each floor drain prior to our
testing. If smoke enters your home there is good reason to assume that dangerous sewer gases
may also be entering your home or business. You should evacuate immediately and notify our
work crews. If you are not home and discover smoke when you return, please call us us (503) 871-2252.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works office at (503) 769-2919.

Beginning Monday, August 24th through Thursday, August 27th, the City's contractor will be completing a street resurfacing project in the industrial area of Stayton (see maps for specific streets). The following dates and work hours are scheduled for construction:
- Monday, August 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Thursday, August 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
We are requesting patience as access may be delayed at times through the night while construction is performed. On street parking during the construction hours will not be allowed.
If you have question, please contact Michael Schmidt in Public Works at (503) 769-2919 or via email at mschmidt@ci.stayton.or.us.


On Friday, July 24th, our contractor will be out in the Pioneer Meadows neighborhood making repairs to areas of the slurry seal performed earlier this month. Homes impacted by the repairs will receive a door hanger notifying them of the work. If you have questions, please contact the Public Works office at (503) 769-2919.



On July 8, 2020, Stayton Police Officers were alerted by a conscientious employee at Postal Connections regarding a situation they believed resembled a scam. The customer came in with an envelope they wanted to send out of state and said they had been given very specific directions on how it needed to be mailed and that it absolutely had to arrive the next morning. The customer was willing to pay several hundred dollars in shipping costs. Police were notified to assist.
It was discovered to be an elaborate scam where the caller caused the customer to believe a family member was in trouble and needed to send money immediately. Unfortunately, these scammers are skilled and use scare tactics. They prey on the concern people have for loved ones and add a sense of urgency to get the victim to respond quickly, often without fact checking. Thanks to the concern, quick thinking and compassion of the employees at the Postal Connections working in conjunction with the Stayton Police Department, the customer’s $7,500 was recovered and did not make it into the hands of the scammers.
If you want to educate yourself on other common scams, please see the DOJ link attached:
https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/scam-alert-network/
A slurry seal project in the Pioneer Meadows neighborhood has been scheduled for Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th. Street maintenance activities will be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A project area map is below.
The streets that are to be slurry sealed are:
- 9th Ave. - Burnett St. to Virginia St.
- 10th Ave. - Burnett St. to the Dead End
- 12th Ave. - Burnett St. to Virginia St.
- 15th Ave. - Burnett St. to Jefferson St.
- 19th Ave. - Virginia St. to the Dead End
- Virginia St. - 10th Ave. to 19th Ave.
- Burnett St. - 9th Ave. to 19th Ave.
- Jefferson St. - 15th Ave. to Dead End
- Cooper Ct. & Brody Ct. (entire roadways)
- Highland Dr. - Jefferson to Santiam
Door hangers will be delivered no later than Monday, July 6th. The notice will include a work schedule, parking instructions, and guidance on how to access your property during the project.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ian Kintz-Stormo at (503) 769-2919 or by email at ikintz@ci.stayton.or.us.

At the 2020 General Election, the positions of two Councilors will appear on the ballot. The filing period for interested candidates began on June 3, 2020. The filing process must be completed by August 25, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
To learn more about filing for a position, please visit the City’s November 3, 2020 General Election page at: http://www.staytonoregon.gov/page/gov_election_2020
We would like to congratulate Officer Dan Reynolds on his notable accomplishments while attending the Basic Police Academy at the Department of Police Safety, Standards, and Training!
Officer Reynolds was awarded the Lee M. Bown Academic Achievement Award for Basic Police Class 397, an award given to the top academic student. Additionally, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Health and Fitness Award, along with being awarded as one of the top shooters in the class.
Officer Reynolds demonstrated the core values of the Stayton Police Department while at the Academy, which are: Attitude, Leadership, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. We are happy and honored to have Officer Reynolds back at the department serving the residents of Stayton and the Santiam Canyon community.

City of Stayton playgrounds are now open for public use. Please be advised that the use of the playground equipment and park amenities is to be done at the risk of you and any children in your care. The playground equipment and amenities will not be cleaned or sanitized by the City.
Per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
Carefully consider use of playgrounds, and help children follow guidelines. Playgrounds can be hard to keep safe because:
- They are often crowded and could make social distancing difficult
- It can be difficult to keep surfaces clean and disinfected
- SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread when young children touch contaminated objects, and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.
If you choose to visit a playground:
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available
- Wear a cloth face covering, if you can. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on:
- Children under age 2
- Anyone who has trouble breathing
For the safety of others, adults and children with these symptoms should avoid the playground or park amenities. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
These temporary guidelines may change as state or federal agencies update their guidelines.
The Stayton Water System provides a reliable supply of high quality drinking water. We are pleased to report on our annual testing in accordance with EPA and Oregon Drinking Water Program guidelines. Our water surpasses all state and federal water quality requirements. The City of Stayton strives to provide the best water possible.
An electronic copy of the report is available on the Public Works - Water page of our website. Scroll to the bottom to view Stayton Consumer Confidence Report 2019.
Paper copies are available upon request by calling (503) 769-2919 or send a written request to Water Quality Report, Stayton Public Works, 362 N. Third Ave., Stayton, OR 97383. Copies are also available at City Hall, 362 N. Third Avenue.
El Informe de la Calidad del Agua en Stayton de 2019 ya está disponible para descargar. ¡Es Información importante!
Update posted May 14, 2020:
Yes, we're back with another update. Marion County has updated us this morning that location and hours have changed! Yes, there will be a ballot box in Stayton beginning tomorrow through May 19th. However, they've changed the location to Stayton Roth's Fresh Market (1770 Shaff Road) from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm. We apologize for the multiple information updates. Unfortunately, during this time of COVID-19, things seem to be ever changing.
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Originally posted May 7, 2020:
During the May 19, 2020 Primary Election season the COVID-19 pandemic could change the access, hours, and availability of ballot drop boxes.
Below are options for turning in your ballot for the May 19, 2020 election:
Mail Option
- If today is before May 12, 2020 you are strongly encouraged to return your voted ballot by mail. Postage has already been included on the envelope, and stamps are not necessary to mail a voted ballot.
- Mailing a ballot after May 12th may not leave enough time for the ballot to arrive by 8:00 p.m. on the May 19, 2020 deadline.
24-hour Ballot Drop Box Option
A 24-hour drop box is always an option, but if today is after May 12, 2020 it is the best option. Drop boxes are open and available 24-hours a day from today until 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020 (except Marion County Public Works).
- Mt. Angel Library (290 E Charles St - Sidewalk on Charles St, south side of Library)
- Woodburn Library (280 Garfield St - N 2nd St between Garfield and Montgomery)
- Marion County Health Building (3180 Center St, Salem - South end of the first parking meridian)
- Keizer City Hall (930 Chemawa Rd NE - In the parking lot outside of Keizer City Municipal Court and Police Department)
- Silverton (208 Lewis St - In parking lot close to Jersey St and S 1st Street intersection)
- Marion County Public Works (5115 Silverton Rd NE - Parking lot to the right of the gate entrance) Hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020
The Crack Seal project in the Pioneer Meadows subdivision has been rescheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 6th. Work will last three days and be completed by the end of the day Friday, May 8th. Please be sure to move parked vehicles off the road these three days.
The streets to be crack sealed are within the Pioneer Meadows Subdivision:
- 9th Avenue
- 10th Avenue
- 15th Avenue
- 19th Avenue
- E Burnett Street
- E Virginia Street
We ask that residents do not park on these streets Wednesday, May 6th through Friday, May 8th from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The contractor will need access to the entire street during these hours. Access will be maintained at all times although there may be delays. Please exercise caution when entering the work zone.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ian Kintz-Stormo at (503) 769-2919 or by email at ikintz@ci.stayton.or.us.

Looking for a space to plant your garden? The City is now accepting applications for plots at the Clarence Adams Community Garden located on Evergreen Avenue. Each plot is $25.00 and includes a spigot for irrigation. First come, first serve!
Applications can be found on the community garden page on our website: http://www.staytonoregon.gov/page/pw_Community_Garden
Download and complete the application, then email it to ikintz@ci.stayton.or.us. If you have any additional questions, please contact Public Works at (503) 769-2919.

Stayton’s Exceptional Quality (EQ) Class-A Biosolids are available for pick-up (by appointment only) weekdays year round from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 957 Jetters Way in Stayton.
EQ Class-A Biosolids are excellent to use as a fertilizer, soil amendment (builder or conditioner), mulch, or as a potting medium. They are not made from livestock manure or yard debris; free of pathogens; heat-cured in a temperature controlled dryer; digitally monitored and laboratory tested; and designated EPA EQ Class A status “for use without restriction” (CRF40-503).
For more information about the nutrient content and biosolids process, please visit http://www.staytonoregon.gov/page/pw_Wastewater.
To schedule an appointment or if you have questions, please contact Sewer System Supervisor Troy Sanders via email at trsanders@ci.stayton.or.us or at (503) 769-2810.
Have you completed the 2020 Census? If not, visit https://2020census.gov/ and complete it online today! There's also the option to complete it via phone or mail.
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
Getting a complete and accurate count in 2020 requires everyone's help.

The Stayton Police Department is requesting information regarding an Assault II, which occurred at the Stayton Bi-Mart, located at 1701 Shaff Road, on March 26, 2020. Stayton Police Officers conducted an investigation and learned the suspect, a young white male adult, confronted and assaulted a disabled 60 year-old white male adult. The assault was unprovoked; the victim suffered serious physical injuries to the left side of his face and was transported to the Santiam Hospital. The victim was treated and later released.
The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Witnesses described the suspect as being a white male adult, early 20’s with short blond hair, thin build being between 5’8” to 5’11” in height. The suspect was wearing dark pants, a dark shirt or jacket, possibly Carhartt style. The suspect vehicle is described as a 90’s Volvo wagon dark in color having a partial Oregon license plate of 849.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact our 24-hour phone line and reference case number SYP 20-1647.
For further information, contact:
Stayton Police Department
(503) 769-3421 (24-hour line)
Case number SYP 20-1647
The City was notified today that community members may be receiving phone calls from a company called Doxo claiming you can use their company to pay your City of Stayton Utility Bill. This is not the case.
The City of Stayton is in no way affiliated with this company.
The only payment service utilized by the City of Stayton is XPress Bill Pay which you can learn about through our website.
If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at (503) 769-3425.
To find the latest news regarding the City of Stayton and our COVID-19 response, please visit our page titled
City of Stayton Public Health Information and Updates.
The health and safety of our citizens is the number one priority of local government. We are at a critical point in terms of protecting the most at-risk portions of our community, the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Effective immediately, and until further notice, the City of Stayton will be closing the public lobbies of City Hall, Public Works, and Planning. The Police Department lobby will remain open with access to a public restroom and emergency phone.
Additionally, until further notice, the Stayton Public Library, Stayton Family Memorial Pool, and Stayton Municipal Court will be closed. All activities at the Library and Pool are canceled. If you have business with the Stayton Municipal Court, please contact the Court at the number provided below.
The Monday, March 16th City Council meeting has been postponed.
It is important to know that the critical functions of the City of Stayton will continue. The Police Department will continue serving and protecting the community. Our water and wastewater plants will continue to be fully operational. Our Public Works crews will be available to address critical infrastructure needs.
City staff in all departments will be available via phone to accept payments and answer questions. Additionally, there is a payment drop box available on the wall outside the Stayton Police Department. If you have a building permit to pick up from the City, please contact the Public Works Department to schedule an appointment.
We are taking active steps to limit direct interaction where COVID-19 could be shared or spread. These actions are for the safety and well-being of our community.
For updates, please follow our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CityofStayton or visit our website.
All staff contact information, with an option to send an email, is available in our Staff Directory.
- City Hall – (503) 769-3425 or email cityofstayton@ci.stayton.or.us
- Police Department Office – (503) 769-3423
- Emergencies dial – 9-1-1
- For non-emergencies – (503) 769-3421
- Public Works Office Office – (503) 769-2919
- After-hours non-emergency – (503) 769-3421
- Planning & Development – (503) 769-2998
- Stayton Family Memorial Pool – (503) 767-7665
- Stayton Municipal Court – (503) 769-2668 or (503) 769-3425
- Stayton Public Library – (503) 769-3313
In an effort to share further information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oregon, we are sharing this link to the Oregon Health Authority's website. The website includes updates, frequently asked questions, resources, videos, and other general information.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx?fbclid=IwAR11GTUXaJdDe4nBUXcJlaE4_LNTjQYMvjIyj4QcIPexljpcrgexsGops6U
Our third party payment service, Xpress Bill Pay, is experiencing intermittent problems with their customer side service. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may call (503) 769-3425 and pay over the phone with our office staff during regular business hours.
The Oregon Association of Water Utilities 42nd Annual Technical and Management Conference, is held each March at the Sunriver Resort. At its annual awards banquet, for the fourth year in a row, the City of Stayton was named as the Best Tasting Surface Water in Oregon.
The City of Stayton has excellent water which was proven this year again by an unbiased panel of three judges who blind taste tested drinking water from around Oregon, judging it on clarity, bouquet, and taste. The City of Stayton has now won the Best Tasting Surface Water in Oregon for four years in a row.
Great work and thank you to our Public Works team!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ballot title for a measure referred by the City Council of the city of Stayton was filed with the City Elections Official on February 3, 2020, for an election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The election shall be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465 and ORS 254.470.
Caption: Five Year Local Option Tax for Library, Pool, Parks Support
Question: Should City of Stayton impose $0.70 per $1,000 of assessed value for operations for five years beginning in 2021-2022? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.
A complete copy of the ballot title, which includes caption, question, and summary as well as the text of the measure may be obtained at City Hall, 362 N. Third Avenue, Stayton, OR 97383; by contacting the Elections Official at aangelo@ci.stayton.or.us; or by calling (503) 769-3425.
An elector of the city who is dissatisfied with the caption may file a petition for review in the Marion County Circuit Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 7th business day after the date the city received the title. The deadline to request a review from Circuit Court will be February 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
The Master Planning team would like to hear from you!
Please join us on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. at an open house at the Stayton Public Library to learn more about efforts under way to develop a Master Plan for the City of Stayton's public facilities. You will hear from City staff on why we are conducting this effort and meet our Architecture and Engineering consultants, Mackenzie, as they introduce the current state of the City's existing facilities.
Mackenzie will provide early insight into the process and their findings after initial analysis of the following City of Stayton facilities:
- Stayton Family Memorial Pool
- Stayton Public Library
- Stayton Community Center
- City Hall
- Police Station
- Public Works and Planning
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at cityofstayton@ci.stayton.or.us or (503) 769-3425.
The Stayton Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies across the state in participating in three statewide traffic enforcement and safety campaigns.
The first of three campaigns began February 3rd and will continue through February 16th. During this time, traffic patrols will increase during daylight hours for the purpose of enforcing seat belt and child restraint violations along with speed violations and distracted driving.
The Oregon Safety Belt Overtime Campaign is a statewide selective traffic enforcement program which utilizes federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The campaign’s goal is to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries by increasing public awareness of laws regarding the three most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crash injuries which are safety restraint use, speed, and impaired drivers.
2017 crash data from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows lack of safety belt or child restraint use was a factor in 64 of 285 motor vehicle occupant fatalities, or 22%.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages one through 12 years old. In 2017, 1,906 children under the age of 12 were injured in Oregon traffic crashes, of which 9% percent were reported not using a child restraint system. It is estimated that car seats may increase crash survival by 71% for infants under the age of one and by up to 59% for toddlers, ages one to four years. Booster seats may reduce the chance of non-fatal injury among four to eight year old children by 45% compared to safety belts used alone. Moreover, safety belts used correctly can reduce the risk of major crash injury or death by up to 65%.
In 2017 an Oregon law was passed requiring:
- Children to ride in a rear-facing safety seat until they are at least two years old. Previously, the rear-facing requirement was until the age of 1. However, the law now takes into account the better protection of the child’s head, neck, and spine from potential crash injuries given a rear-facing seat spreads crash forces evenly across the seat and the child’s body while also limiting forward or sideways motion of the head.
- A child over the age of two must continue to ride in a car seat with a harness, or booster, until they reach the age of eight years old, or the height of 4 feet 9 inches and the adult belt fits them correctly.
For help selecting or installing child car seats, consult the seat manufacturer’s instructions, your vehicles owner’s manual, or visit a local child seat fitting station. For resources please follow the links from our public safety partners, Oregon Impact and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
The Stayton Police Department along with the Oregon Department of Transportation encourages all drivers and passengers to make a conscious effort to use their seat belt at all times when traveling in a motor vehicle regardless of distance traveled. We also encourage the proper use of child safety and restraints.
Please contact the Stayton Police Department with any questions at (503) 769-3421.
Beginning February 3rd, 2020, the Jordan Bridge will be closed periodically for maintenance work. The contractor, Oregon Woods Inc., will be replacing several truss diagonals and repairing other structural components.
Once structural repairs are completed, the contractor will clean and repair the roof, make repairs to flashing and caulking, and paint the interior and exterior of the bridge. The project is expected to be completed by April.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ian Kintz-Stormo at (503) 769-2919 or by email at ikintz@ci.stayton.or.us.