City Council and Mayor

The Mayor and six City Councilors are elected by the voters of La Grande. The Mayor position becomes vacant every general election year.

The Mayor is the presiding officer of Council and represents the City at a variety of meetings, conferences, and ceremonial events.

The Council is empowered by the City Charter as the policy-making body of the City, adopting policies and legislation which will affect the City's growth and quality of life in the long-term and the efficient, cost-effective delivery of daily services in the short-term.

Boards, commissions and committees are appointed by the City Council to help advise and provide technical expertise to Council members and proceedings.

The City Council also sits as the URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY.  This agency meets as needed.

The Council's Goals for 2011 - 2012 are:

  • Develop and implement strategy(ies)  to address General Fund resource shortfall
  • Develop Objectives in support of City of La Grande Vision and Goals
  • Support Business Retention and Expansion Program
  • Formulate and Implement an Economic Development Strategy for La Grande
  • Continue implement of Action Phases of the Oregon Main Street Program, to include development of projects; begin transition to     La Grande Main Street
  • Capital Improvement Program
  • Create a Railroad Quiet Zone
  • Rebuild the Riverside Park Pavilion

See the 2012 City Council Meetings and Events Schedule

Learn more about your Council Members