The City of Stayton is seeking volunteers for the open positions available for several Boards and Commissions. The boards, committees or commissions are important to the operations of the City because they provide valuable insight and serve as an advisory to the City Council and City staff.
- FOUR positions are available on the Parks and Recreation Board.
- The Parks and Recreation Board is responsible for developing and maintaining parks and recreation programs and serves as an advisory board to the City Council.
- TWO vacant position on the Planning Commission.
- The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing development proposals and making recommendations to the City Council regarding City policies on growth and development.
- TWO vacant positions for the Public Arts Commission.
- The Commission is responsible for assisting the Council and other City boards and commissions in using public art to enhance existing development in public parks, and other public lands, and in public structures.
To learn more about Boards and Commissions and how you can be part of the conversation, visit www.staytonoregon.gov/page/gov_boards_commissions.
City of Stayton offices will be closed for January 1st, 2025 in observance of New Year's Day.
A huge thank you to Foothills Church, Scout Pack 50, the Church of Latter-day Saints and all the volunteers who provided their help to clean up community member's yards and assisting those in need. You truly are the best!
We received over 80 pounds of donated food and several cash donations for the Stayton Community Food Bank. Combined with last month's donations, over 280 lbs. of food was donated to those in need. Thank you everyone your contributions go a long way to helping others.
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 30, will be cancelled. In its place, we will celebrate Richard Lewis, recognizing his dedication to the Parks & Recreation Board, Planning Commission and other contributions to the community.
Join us at Stayton Community Center (400 W Virgina St.) at 7:00 PM to thank Richard Lewis for his many years of service.
Tonight, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. the City Council will be:
• Appointing and Swearing in Brian Quigley as Mayor for Remainder of 2023-26 Term
• Authorizing Construction Contract for Riverfront Park South Parking Lot Project
• Adopting Code Amendments to Allow Biennial Budget Process
Public comments can be submitted in-person or by email to City staff at citygovernment@staytonoregon.gov, at least three (3) hours prior to the meeting's start time.
Starting tomorrow, December 13, registration will be available for a Lifeguard Certification Course at the Stayton Family Memorial Pool. This is your chance to learn new skills and become a certified lifeguard!
The course will begin December 20 and conclude January 4. Applicants must be at least 15 years old by December 31, demonstrate the swim-tread-swim technique without stopping, and swimming with weights (~10 lbs.).
For more details about the course or the Stayton Memorial Family Pool please contact erushing@staytonoregon.gov.
The street sweeper is hard at work helping to clean and keep the streets safe to travel on. However, it is important to remember that there is only one street sweeper, and it is not immune to feeling under the weather.
You can help ensure our street sweeper runs smoothly by avoiding pushing leaves and yard debris into the street or curb. While the street sweeper is designed to handle dirt and debris, an
excessive amount of leaves and debris in the street can cause damage or prevent it from working effectively. This could cause debris to not be collected properly. Leaves that are not collected can lead to storm drains being blocked and result in flooding on the streets.
Let’s all pitch in to keep Stayton’s one and only streetsweeper in top shape, ensuring our streets remain safe and clean.
If you spot a blocked storm drain and it’s safe to clear it, please help to remove the blockage. If the issue persists, contact Public Works at (503) 769-2919, or for after-hours the non-emergency line at (503) 982-2340.
Thank you for helping us keep Stayton clean, safe and beautiful!
A huge THANK YOU to the Stayton Police, Stayton Fire, and Santiam Hospital EMS for your incredible support at the holiday tree decorating event! You helped make this event a huge success, especially for the kids who created some stellar ornaments.
And thank you to all the ornament makers, your decorations will be on display for everyone to enjoy this holiday season!
City of Stayton employees have once again partnered with Family Building Blocks to provide holiday gifts to local kids and families. Each child will receive a winter coat, an educational book, and a toy.
The Police Station was the hub for collecting all the gifts and handing them off to Family Building Blocks.
Thank you to Covered Bridge Cafe, Stayton Police Department, Marion County Sheriff Office, Marion County Search & Rescue, Marion County Cadets, and all the volunteers who helped prepare and deliver meals to the community.
Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Stayton!
As a reminder, City of Stayton offices will be closed this Thursday through Friday, November 28-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
If you need assistance, please call the 24-hour non-emergency dispatch number at (503) 982-2340.
This Wednesday, November 27, Covered Bridge Café will be hosting their 19th Annual Community Dinner. There may be congestion, increased pedestrian crossing, and limited parking in the downtown area. Please planning accordingly and exercise caution while in the downtown area. Let’s make sure everyone has a joyous and safe evening.
You may have recently seen a new addition while driving in Downtown Stayton, that's right the holiday tree is here!