Notice of Vacancy: Hood River City Council
From the City of Hood River:
Notice is hereby given of a vacancy on the Hood River City Council, position of Councilor. The term for this vacancy expires on December 31, 2026.
To be eligible to serve on Council, a person must have resided within and been registered to vote within the City of Hood River for a continuous period of 12 months immediately preceding appointment and must continue residency during the term of office. City employees are not eligible unless the employee’s position is substantially volunteer in nature. All City Council positions are non-partisan at-large positions.
Applications are available at City Hall, 211 2nd Street, Hood River, city website https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/city-council/ or e-mail j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov. Candidates must include in their filing a resume describing their background and a statement of the reason(s) why they desire to be considered for appointment. Any information provided is subject to the Oregon Public Record Laws.
Per Resolution 2024-07, City Councilors are eligible for a monthly stipend equivalent to 10% of the Area Median Income (currently $742.) In addition, a stipend for childcare cost incurred by a City Councilor while attending public meetings is available. The City will also provide a laptop or ipad for Council-related business.
Applications must be received at the City Hall Building no later than 5:00 p.m. July 1, 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will be held at the City Council meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024.
