City of Madras

City of Madras For information about the City of Madras, please visit our website at www.ci.madras.or.us

The City of Madras provides public services and support for planning, public safety (police), transportation/streets, parks, golf course, airport-industrial center, sewer, water and storm water utilities to the citizens and taxpayers of Madras.

City offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday,...
09/07/2026

City offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

Need to pay your utility bill during the closure? Online bill pay remains available at:
https://madrasor.ourcommunityconnect.com/

For urgent public works needs during the closure:
Streets/Parks On-Call: 541-948-7121
Utilities On-Call: 541-948-6970

For emergencies, please call 911.

The Madras City Council appointed Tony Chard and Chris Heden to fill two temporary Council vacancies during its Septembe...
09/03/2026

The Madras City Council appointed Tony Chard and Chris Heden to fill two temporary Council vacancies during its September 1 special meeting.

Both took their oaths of office that evening and will serve through December 31, 2026. Their first meeting as seated councilors will be Tuesday, September 8.

The appointments fill only the remainder of the current unexpired terms and do not replace or affect the November General Election.

The City sincerely thanks all eight applicants who participated in the public interview process and demonstrated a strong interest in serving Madras.

Read the full announcement: https://www.madras.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/39

We’re hiring a Human Resources Director!The City of Madras is looking for a strategic, collaborative HR leader ready to ...
08/31/2026

We’re hiring a Human Resources Director!

The City of Madras is looking for a strategic, collaborative HR leader ready to help shape the future of our organization. This leadership role will help modernize Citywide HR programs, strengthen our workplace culture, develop strategies to attract and retain talented employees, and serve as a trusted advisor to City leadership.

Interested in learning more before applying? Join us for a Candidate Information Session on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at City Hall. A virtual option via Microsoft Teams will also be available, email [email protected] for the link.

📌 First Review: September 15, 2026
📌 Open until filled

View the full job description, application materials, and recruitment details here:
https://www.madras.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Human-Resources-Director-8

Help us find the right person for this important role- please share!

The City of Madras extends our heartfelt condolences to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs following the passing of...
08/29/2026

The City of Madras extends our heartfelt condolences to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs following the passing of Paiute Chief Joseph Moses.

Madras and Warm Springs are neighboring communities with many shared connections. We know this loss reaches beyond the reservation and is felt by many families, friends, and community members here in Madras as well.

At the request of the Confederated Tribes, the City joins in honoring Chief Moses and his service during this period of mourning. While City flags are already at half-staff under the current national order, they will remain so through the September 1 burial in recognition of the Tribes' request.

To Chief Moses's family, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and all those mourning his passing, we think of you in honor of his life and service.

Seven residents have applied for consideration for two temporary Madras City Council appointments.The City Council will ...
08/28/2026

Seven residents have applied for consideration for two temporary Madras City Council appointments.

The City Council will conduct public interviews during its September 1 special meeting. Applications, written responses, interview questions and the complete meeting packet are now available for public review.

Tuesday, September 1
Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom

Following the interviews, Council may consider appointing one, two or none of the applicants. Any appointments will serve through December 31, 2026.

View the applicants and complete meeting information:
https://www.madras.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/38

MEETING RECORDS & RECORDINGS - ONLINE ACCESS UPDATEWhen the City transitioned to our new website earlier this year, the ...
08/20/2026

MEETING RECORDS & RECORDINGS - ONLINE ACCESS UPDATE

When the City transitioned to our new website earlier this year, the migration of historical meeting information wasn’t perfect. Since then, we’ve spent significant time reviewing the Agenda Center, correcting records and working to make City meeting information easier to find and access.

We’re making progress!
2026 meeting recordings are now available in Agenda Center for:
• City Budget Committee
• City Council
• Homeless Advisory Committee
• Joint City Council–County Commission meetings
• Madras Redevelopment Commission (MRC)
• MRC Budget Committee

2026 agendas, meeting packets and minutes have also been reviewed and updated across all City boards, commissions and committees, where applicable.

We’ve also made a few changes to Agenda Center itself to make navigating meeting records easier. The guide attached shows how to filter by meeting type, switch between years, find agendas and packets, view minutes and access available recordings.

What about older records?
Meeting records from 2025 are also available in Agenda Center, but we are still working through older records and they may need additional review. Records prior to 2025 can be found in the City’s Document Center.

Thank you for your patience as we continue cleaning up information following the website transition. If you’re looking for a particular meeting document or recording and can’t find it, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help locate it.

➡️ Visit Agendas & Minutes at madras.gov to explore Agenda Center.

Curious about serving? Join us tomorrow for our final virtual City Council Informational Q&A.📅 Thursday, August 20🕛 12:0...
08/20/2026

Curious about serving? Join us tomorrow for our final virtual City Council Informational Q&A.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom only

This is an opportunity to ask questions about serving and either of these separate processes:

Temporary Council appointments: Applications and written responses are due Sunday, August 23.
November election: Candidate filings for Mayor or City Council are due Tuesday, August 25.

Zoom access information and vacancy application materials are available at:
https://www.madras.gov/1559/City-Council-Vacancy-Appointments

Unable to attend or prefer an individual conversation? Contact City Recorder Keli Po***ck to ask questions or arrange a time to meet at City Hall:

458-666-0449
[email protected]

POLICE CHIEF FINALISTS ANNOUNCEDThe City of Madras has selected three finalists to move forward in the recruitment for t...
08/19/2026

POLICE CHIEF FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The City of Madras has selected three finalists to move forward in the recruitment for the City’s next Police Chief.

Community members are invited to meet the finalists, learn more about their experience and provide feedback during a public meet and greet:

Monday, August 24
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Madras City Hall, 125 SW E Street

Read the full release and view the candidate biographies:
https://www.madras.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/36

Curious about serving on the Madras City Council?The City is offering two optional City Council Informational Q&A Sessio...
08/12/2026

Curious about serving on the Madras City Council?

The City is offering two optional City Council Informational Q&A Sessions for residents who want to better understand the role before deciding whether to apply for a temporary appointment.

The sessions may also be helpful for residents considering filing for Mayor or City Council before the August 25 election filing deadline.

📅 Thursday, August 13 | 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom

📅 Thursday, August 20 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom only

Bring your questions about meeting schedules, time commitments, Council responsibilities, the appointment or filing process, or other information you'd like to know to help inform your decision to file or not.

These are informational sessions - not applicant interviews, candidate forums or campaign workshops. Attendance is optional and will not affect appointment consideration.

Session access information and vacancy application materials are available at:
https://www.madras.gov/1559/City-Council-Vacancy-Appointments

Questions or prefer an individual conversation? Contact Keli Po***ck at 458-666-0449 or [email protected].

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