12/11/2025
The Lebanon City Council invites interested persons to apply for a vacancy on the Lebanon City Council – Ward 1. The position should be filled by a qualified elector who resides within the boundaries of Ward 1. To qualify, applicants must be a registered voter, have lived in the City of Lebanon continuously for a minimum of six months prior to appointment, and may not be an immediate family member of an already seated elected official or City staff member.
Ward 1 can generally be described as the southwest portion of the City. The City’s official ward map can be viewed on the City’s website at www.lebanonoregon.gov/wardmap
The term of this position ends Dec. 31, 2026. The successful candidate would be eligible to run for office in the November 2026 General Election for a four-year term.
The City Council functions as the governing body of the City of Lebanon. The Council adopts city ordinances and resolutions, the city budget, and is the final authority for city business. The City Council normally meets monthly at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday and at noon on the 4th Wednesday, if needed. Councilors on occasion are asked to attend special meetings and events.
A completed Committee/Commission Application can be completed online. The application is located on the City’s website at www.lebanonoregon.gov/councilvacancy or may be picked up at City Hall. The completed application and eligibility statement must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026. Each applicant will be interviewed by the Lebanon City Council at the Jan. 28, 2026 City Council Meeting at noon. The successful candidate will be sworn in at the February 11, 2026 City Council Meeting.
Contact City Recorder Julie Fisher at 541-258-4264 or [email protected] for further information.
