Office Holders

Introducing the Elected Representatives of Yamhill County
In the heart of Oregon’s verdant landscape lies Yamhill County, a community defined by its vibrant culture and active civic engagement. As residents of this dynamic region, it’s essential to stay informed about the the elected officials who make crucial decisions impacting our daily lives. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the elected officials of Yamhill County, from city council members to county commissioners. Each plays a pivotal role in shaping the policies and initiatives that drive our community forward. Use our up-to-date list to discover more about these dedicated public servants, and how to get in touch with them.
Oregon
State Representatives
State Capitol: 900 Court St. NE, Salem Oregon 97301
Phone: (800) 332-2313
Hours: Mon – Fri / 8am – 5pm
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Name | District | Phone | |
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Representative Anna Scharf | Republican - District 23 | (503) 986-1423 | Rep.AnnaScharf@oregonlegislature.gov |
Representative Lucetta Elmer | Republican - District 24 | (503) 986-1424 | Rep.LucettaElmer@oregonlegislature.gov |
Representative Courtney Neron | Democrat - House District 26 | (503) 986-1426 | Rep.CourtneyNeron@oregonlegislature.gov |
State Senators
State Capitol: 900 Court St. NE, Salem Oregon 97301
Phone: (800) 332-2313
Hours: Mon – Fri / 8am – 5pm
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Name | District | Phone | |
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Senator Bruce Starr | Republican - District 12 | (503) 986-1712 | Sen.BruceStarr@oregonlegislature.gov |
Senator Aaron Woods | Democrat - District 13 | (503) 986-1713 | Sen.AaronWoods@oregonlegislature.gov |
Yamhill County
Board of Commissioners
Board Email: bocinfo@co.yamhill.or.us
Meetings: Thursdays 10 AM Room 32, Courthouse 535 NE Fifth St.
Meeting Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81440324014
Position | Name | Term End | |
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Position 1 | Kit Johnston, Chair | johnstonk@co.yamhill.or.us | May 2026 |
Position 2 | (Bubba) David King | kingb@co.yamhill.or.us | May 2028 |
Position 3 | Mary Starrett | starrettm@co.yamhill.or.us | May 2026 |
Yamhill County Sheriff
Location: 535 NE 5th Street, Room 143, McMinnville, OR 97128
Name | Term End | |
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Sam Eliott | sheriff@co.yamhill.or.us | July 10, 2027 |
Yamhill County Clerk
Location: 414 NE Evans Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
Name | Term End | |
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Keri Hinton | clerk@yamhillcounty.gov | 2026 |
City of Amity
Amity Mayor
City Hall: 109 Maddox Ave., Amity, Oregon 97101
Phone: (503) 835-3711
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Rachel King | rking@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Amity City Council
Council Meetings: 1st Wednesday at 7 pm at City Hall, 109 Maddox Ave., Amity, Oregon 97101 | Calendar
Name | Term End | |
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April Dyche (Council President) | adyche@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Sandy McArthur | smcarthur@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Melissa Bojorquez | mbojorquez@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Caleb Shields | cshields@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Melissa Bojorquez | athompson@ci.amity.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Amity School Board
School Board Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the library, 307 S Trade St, Amity, OR 97101 | Calendar
Name | Term End |
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Ray Bottenberg (Chair) | 2027 |
Amanda Grove (Vice Chair) | 2025 |
Tim Haarsma | 2025 |
Ryan Jones | 2025 |
Jennifer Leppin | 2027 |
City of Carlton
Carlton Mayor
City Hall: 191 E. MAIN STREET CARLTON, OR 97111
Phone: (503) 835-3711
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Linda Watkins | lwatkins@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Carlton City Council
Council Meetings: Meets 1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 pm, in person at 945 W Grant St. and also via Zoom | Calendar
Name | Term End | |
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Shirley Ward-Mullen (Council President) | kskipper@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Guilherme Brandão | gbrandao@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Grant Erickson | gerickson@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Shirley Ward-Mullen | sward-mullen@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
David Hill | dhill@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Carolyn Thompson-Rizer | crizer@ci.carlton.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Carlton School Board
School Board Meetings: Random schedule of meetings that you can attend via Zoom | Get Zoom Link
Name |
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Kevin Skipper (Chair) |
Jami Egland (Vice Chair) |
JaJetta Dumdi |
Ken Watson |
Erin Galyean |
Mary Brown (Secretary) |
City of Dayton
Dayton Mayor
City Hall: 416 Ferry St, Dayton OR.
Phone: (503) 864-2221
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Trini Marquez | TriniMarquez@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
Dayton City Council
Council Meetings: First Monday of each month in regular session, third Monday of the month as needed | Meeting Info
Name | Term End | |
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Jim Maguire (Council President) | JimMaguire@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
Annette Frank | AnnetteFrank@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 |
Andrew Hildebrandt | andrewhildebrandt@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 |
Kitty Mackin | kittymackin@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 |
Rosalba Sandoval-Perez | RosalbaSandovalPerez@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
Luke Wildhaber | LukeWildhaber@daytonoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
Dayton School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m, 780 Ferry Street Dayton, OR 97114 | Get Zoom Link
Name | Term Ends | |
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Larry Ringnalda (Chair) | larry.ringnalda@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #4) |
Ann Coleman (Vice Chair) | ann.coleman@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #2) |
Kraig Albright | kraig.albright@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Veronica Palmer | veronica.palmer@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #3) |
Pieper Sweeney | Kpieper.sweeney@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #5) |
Christopher Wytoski | christopher.wytoski@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #6) |
Terri Paysinger | terri.paysinger@dayton.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #2) |
Molly Arce (Secretary) | molly.arce@dayton.k12.or.us |
City of Dundee
Dundee Mayor
City Hall: 620 SW 5th St, Dundee, OR 97115
Phone: (503) 538-3922
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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David Russ | David.Russ@dundeecity.org | 12/31/2024 |
Dundee City Council
Council Meetings: First and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m, 801 OR-99W, Dundee, OR 97115 | Meeting Info
Name | Term End | |
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Jeannette Adlong | Jeannette.Adlong@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2024 |
David Ford | David.Ford@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2024 |
David Hinson | David.Hinson@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2026 |
Storr Nelson | Storr.Nelson@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2026 |
Bruce Starr | Bruce.Starr@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2026 |
Tim Weaver | Tim.Weaver@dundeecity.org | December 31, 2024 |
Newberg-Dundee School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM, 714 East 6th Street, Newberg, Oregon. | Get More Info
Name | Term Ends | |
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Nancy Woodward (Chair) | woodwardn@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #4) |
Deb Bridges (Vice Chair) | bridgesd@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #2) |
Trevor DeHart | dehartt@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Jeremy Hayden | haydenj@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #3) |
Renee Powell | powellr@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #5) |
James Wolfer | wolferja@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #6) |
Sol Allen | allenso@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #7) |
Tabitha Renne (Secretary) | rennet@newberg.k12.or.us |
City of Lafayette
Lafayette Mayor
City Hall: 486 3rd St, Lafayette, OR 97127
Phone: (503) 864-2451
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Hilary Malcomson | hmalcomson@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Lafayette City Council
Council Meetings: First and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m, 486 3rd St. Lafayette, OR 97127 | Meeting Info
Name | Term End | |
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Kayla Paulsen (Council President) | kpaulsen@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Joseph Carswell | jcarswell@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2026 |
Lee Gilgan | lgilgan@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Russell Burrows | rburrows@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Jessica Kitt | jkitt@ci.lafayette.or.us | December 31, 2024 |
Lafayette-McMinnville School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for business meetings, fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. for work sessions. 800 NE Lafayette Avenue, McMinnville OR | Get More Info
Name | Term Ends | |
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Jason Bizon (Chair) | jbizon@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Abbie Warmbier (Vice Chair) | awarmbier@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #2) |
Lu Ann Anderson | landerson@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #6) |
Carson Benner | cbenner@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #3) |
Larry Vollmer | lvollmer@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #4) |
Gerardo Partida | gpartida@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #5) |
Doris Towery | dtowery@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #7 |
City of McMinnville
McMinnville Mayor
City Hall: 230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 434-7402
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Remy Drabkin | Remy.Drabkin@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 |
McMinnville City Council
Council Meetings: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. 200 NE 2nd Street, McMinnville Oregon, 97128 | Meeting Info
Name | Term End | |
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Adam Garvin (Council President) | Adam.Garvin@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 (Ward #3) |
Sal Peralta | Sal.Peralta@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 (Ward #1) |
Chris Chenoweth | Chris.Chenoweth@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 (Ward #1) |
Kellie Menke | Kellie.Menke@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2024 (Ward #2) |
Zack Geary | Zack.Geary@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 (Ward #2) |
Jessica Payne | Jessica.Payne@mcminnvilleoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 (Ward #3) |
Lafayette-McMinnville School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for business meetings, fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. for work sessions. 800 NE Lafayette Avenue, McMinnville OR | Get More Info
Name | Term Ends | |
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Jason Bizon (Chair) | jbizon@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Abbie Warmbier (Vice Chair) | awarmbier@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #2) |
Lu Ann Anderson | landerson@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #6) |
Carson Benner | cbenner@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #3) |
Larry Vollmer | lvollmer@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #4) |
Gerardo Partida | gpartida@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #5) |
Doris Towery | dtowery@msd.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #7 |
City of Newberg
Newberg Mayor
City Hall: 414 E 1st St, Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 537-1240
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Bill Rosacker | bill.rosacker@newbergoregon.gov | 2026 |
Newberg City Council
Council Meetings: First and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m, 401 E 3rd St, Newberg, OR 97132 | Meeting Info
Name | Term End | |
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Elise Yarnell Hollamon | elise.yarnell@newbergoregon.gov | 2024 (District #1) |
Peggy Kilburg | peggy.kilburg@newbergoregon.gov | 2026 (District #2) |
Molly Olson | molly.olson@newbergoregon.gov | 2024 (District #3) |
Robyn Wheatley | robyn.wheatley@newbergoregon.gov | 2026 (District #4) |
Mike McBride | Bruce.Starr@dundeecity.org | 2026 (District #5) |
Derek Carmon | derek.carmon@newbergoregon.gov | 2026 (District #6) |
Newberg-Dundee School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM, 714 East 6th Street, Newberg, Oregon. | Get More Info
Name | Term Ends | |
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Nancy Woodward (Chair) | woodwardn@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #4) |
Deb Bridges (Vice Chair) | bridgesd@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #2) |
Trevor DeHart | dehartt@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Jeremy Hayden | haydenj@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #3) |
Renee Powell | powellr@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #5) |
James Wolfer | wolferja@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #6) |
Sol Allen | allenso@newberg.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #7) |
Tabitha Renne (Secretary) | rennet@newberg.k12.or.us |
City of Sheridan
Sheridan Mayor
City Hall: 120 SW Mill St, Sheridan, OR 97378
Phone: (503) 843-2347
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Cale George | cgeorge@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2026 |
Sheridan City Council
Council Meetings: First and third Tuesdays at 6:00 pm, 120 SW Mill St. Sheridan, Oregon 97378 | Get zoom info
Name | Term End | |
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Roxie Acuff | racuff@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2024 |
Jim Buckles | jbuckles@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2024 |
Dennis "Denny" McElroy | dmcelroy@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2024 |
Robyn Wheatley | lhebert@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2028 |
Liz Hodgins | lhodgins@cityofsheridanor.com | December 31st, 2028 |
Sheridan School Board
School Board Meetings: every third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at 435 S Bridge St, Sheridan, OR 97378 (unless otherwise posted) – | Get More Info
Name | Term Ends | |
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Samantha Bagby (Chair) | samantha.bagby@sheridan.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #3) |
Rubi Ramirez (Vice Chair) | rubi.ramirez@sheridan.k12.or.us | 6/30/2027 (Position #4) |
Trevor DeHart | michael.griffith@sheridan.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #1) |
Larry Deibel | arry.deibel@sheridan.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #2) |
Scott Burke | scott.burke@sheridan.k12.or.us | 6/30/2025 (Position #5) |
City of Willamina
Willamina Mayor
City Hall: 411 NE C St, Willamina, OR 97396
Phone: (503) 876-2242
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Ila Skyberg | skybergi@ci.willamina.or.us | December, 2024 |
Willamina City Council
Council Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:00 p.m. 411 NE C St, Willamina, OR 97396 | Get more info
Name | Term End | |
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Rita Baller (Council President) | ballerr@ci.willamina.or.us | December, 2024 |
Barry Wilson | jbuckles@cityofsheridanor.com | December, 2024 |
Craig Johnson | johnsonc@ci.willamina.or.us | December, 2024 |
Vickie Hernandez | hernandezv@ci.willamina.or.us | December, 2026 |
Jennifer Pederson | lhodgins@cityofsheridanor.com | December, 2026 |
Karl Klym | kklym@ci.willamina.or.us | December, 2027 |
Willamina School Board
School Board Meetings: Second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm, 1100 NE Oaken Hills Drive, Willamina, Oregon | Calendar
Name | Term Ends |
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David Shenk | June 30th, 2027 |
Caryn Stockwell | June 30th, 2025 |
Karley Strouse | June 30th, 2025 |
Roy Whitman | June 30th, 2027 |
Dan Rinke | June 30th, 2025 |
City of Yamhill
Yamhill Mayor
City Hall: 205 S Maple St, Yamhill, OR 97148
Phone: (503) 662-3511
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End | |
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Yvette Potter | y.potter@cityofyamhill.org | 2026 |
Yamhill City Council
Council Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm, 205 S Maple St., Yamhill 97148 | Learn More
Name | Term End | |
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Kay Echauri (Council President) | info@cityofyamhill.org | 2026 |
Shea Corrigan | s.corrigan@cityofyamhill.org | 2026 |
Marci Hedin | m.hedin@cityofyamhill.org | 2024 |
Tim Askey | sward-mullen@ci.carlton.or.us | 2024 |
Yamhill-Carlton School Board
School Board Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month at 6 pm, 120 NOrth Larch Place, Yamhill, OR 97148 | More Info
Name | Term End |
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Susan Fitzgerald (Chair) | 2026 |
Jami Egland (Vice Chair) | 2024 |
JaJetta Dumdi | 2026 |
Ken Watson | 2024 |
Erin Galyean | 2026 |
Fire Districts
Amity Fire District
Fire Station: Amity Fire Department, 700 S Trade St, Amity, OR 97101
Meets: 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm
Phone: (503) 434-7402
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term End |
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Amanda Christensen (President) | June 30, 2025 (Position #2) |
Thomas Scheible (Vice President) | June 30, 2025 (Position #4) |
Dean Schulze | June 30, 2027 (Position #3) |
Matt Crawford | June 30, 2025 (Position #5) |
Jason Scharf | June 30, 2025 (Position #1) |
Dayton Fire District
Fire Station: Dayton Fire Station-6, 500 7th Street, Dayton, OR 97114
Meets: 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm
Phone: (503) 864-3558
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | |
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Dean Wegner (Chairman, Position #1) | dean.wegner@daytonfiredistrict.org |
Steve Quimby (Vice Chairman, Position #4) | steve.quimby@daytonfiredistrict.org |
Chris Baker (Position #2) | chris.baker@daytonfiredistrict.org |
Angela Upmeyer (Position #3) | angela.upmeyer@daytonfiredistrict.org |
Ross Senn (Position #5) | ross.senn@daytonfiredistrict.org |
Dundee Rural Fire Protection District
Fire Station: Dundee Fire Station at 801 OR-99W, Dundee, OR 97115
Meets: First Monday of the month
Phone: (503) 554-8442
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name | Term Ends |
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Don Carpenter (President) | June 30th, 2025 (Position #2) |
Dan Bechtold (Treasurer) | June 30th, 2025 (Position #3) |
Michelle Bechtold | June 30th, 2027 (Position #1) |
Sheila Donahoe | June 30th, 2027 (Position #4) |
Jim Hoduffer | June 30th, 2027 (Position #5) |
McMinnville Rural Fire Protection District
Fire Station: McMinnville Fire Station, 175 S.E. First St.
Meets: Second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 503) 435-5800
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
Get Meeting Info
Name |
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Adam Garvin |
Ray Pratt |
Brian Smith |
Daniel Sparrow |
Josh Traff |
New Carlton Fire Protection District
Fire Station: Main Station, 343 West Roosevelt St Carlton, OR
Meets: Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Phone: (503) 852-6233
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Name |
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Larry Pekkola (President) |
Scott Bernards (Secretary) |
Ken Wright (Treasurer) |
Allen Sitton |
David VanDeWalle |
Sheridan Rural Fire Protection District
Fire Station:230 SW Mill St, Sheridan, OR 97378
Meets: Second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Phone: (503) 843-2467
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-5
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Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue District
Fire Station: 11945 SW 70th Ave, Portland, OR 97223
Meets: Irregularly at 3:00 p.m. (see schedule for dates)
Phone: (503) 649-8577
Hours: Mon – Fri 8-4:30
Calendar
Name | Term Ends |
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Robert C. Wyffels (Vice President) | 2025 (Position #1) |
Clark I. Balfour (Secretary, Treasurer) | 2025 (Position #2) |
Gordon L. Hovies | 2025 (Position #3) |
Randy J. Lauer | 2027 (Position #4) |
Justin J. Dillingham | 2027 (Position #5) |
West Valley Fire District
Fire Station: 825 NE Main St, Willamina, OR
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM
Phone: (503) 876-2004
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Name | Position |
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Rod Watson | Board of Directors |
Frank Pender | Board of Directors |
Bob Davis | Board of Directors |
Tom Gilson | Board of Directors |
Tom Jenkins | Board of Directors |
Marc Boutilier (Chair) | Board of Trustees |
Stuart Fuller (Secretary) | Board of Trustees |
Greg Archie (Vice Chair) | Board of Trustees |
Dave Clague (Treasurer) | Board of Trustees |
Jim Dusenberry | Board of Trustees |
Yamhill Fire Protection District
Fire Station: 275 South Olive, Yamhill, Oregon (Location varies, see calendar)
Meets: 6:00 p.m. (Date and location vary, see calendar)
Phone: (503) 662-4653
Calendar
Name |
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Jim Phillips (President) |
Jim Phillips (Vice President) |
Clint Giberson (Treasurer) |
Paul Van De Grift |