Mayor Dan Sheets

05/14/2026

JUST THREE DAYS UNTIL THE MONROE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 16TH! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the festival starting at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday!

JUST THREE DAYS UNTIL THE MONROE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 16TH! Join us for this free, family-friendly event celebrating our community! We are excited to share the following fun, festival activities:

- Shopping at 30 artisan and crafter booths (see a complete list of all vendors at monroefestival.org/vendors );

- Consuming good eats at 3 food trucks (Smok'n Gingers BBQ, Uncle Sammy's, and King Whippy) as well as our local Monroe restaurants (Benny's Pizza Joint, Long Timber Brewing Company, and The LongBranch Bar & Grill);

- Drinking responsibly at your choice of 5 craft beer, wine or distilled spirits vendors (Airlie Winery, Calapooia Brewing Company / Vivacity Spirits, Long Timber Brewing Company, SD Spirits, and Tumbleweed Taphouse);

- Listening to music prepared and played by DJ & Podcaster Patrick Stutz (Spent the Rent Podcast);

- Lending an ear to McKayla Marie's beautiful singing;

- Transporting yourself into Monroe's past while riding the trolley with live tour guides;

- Throwing axes for fun, no judging, just good, safe fun!

- Watching, learning, and line dancing with Debra Rachelle of Outlaw 'Shine (visit outlawshinecountryband.com );

- Fishing derby with the kids (Note: Online registration is now closed);

- Competing in a blueberry pie eating contest (Note: Registration will be on festival day at the BAM Information Booth);

- Visiting local businesses and collecting stamps for your passport and turning it in for prizes (Note: Pick up your passport at the BAM Information Booth);

- Meeting the new librarian, joining the open house, and playing Lego Block Blast at the Monroe Community Library;

- Learning about our local timber heritage by exploring vintage log trucks on display;

- Appreciating everything our local first responders (Monroe Rural Fire Protection District and Benton County Sheriff's Office) do to protect our community;

- and we're planning more!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! Without their support, this year's Monroe Festival would not be possible! See a complete list of all sponsors at monroefestival.org/sponsors

Don't miss out on all the fun at the 2026 Monroe Festival! There's something for everyone to enjoy!

For more details on festival activities, see the schedule of events at monroefestival.org/schedule-of-events

If you have questions or you are looking for more information on how to sponsor, volunteer, or be a vendor at next year's Monroe Festival, stop by the Business Association of Monroe (BAM) Information Booth.

05/02/2026

I can't wait to see you at the Monroe Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM to 6 PM!

WOW! The Monroe Festival is just 14 days away! On Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., we'll have Downtown Monroe open to fun for the entire family with the following activities:

- 30 Crafters/Artisans/Informational/Non-Profit Booths
- 6 Wine/Beer/Distilled Spirits Tasting Booths
- Historic Trolley Tours
- Antique Log Truck Display
- Fishing Derby for Kids
- Music with DJ + Podcast
- Live Music Performance
- Axe Throwing
- Line Dancing
- Pie Eating Contest
- Local Monroe Businesses Passport
- Monroe Community Library Activities
- South Benton Community Museum Open
- South Benton Resource Center Open for Tours

For a schedule of events, please visit: https://monroefestival.org/schedule-of-events

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our festival sponsors!
- City of Monroe, Oregon
- Sheets Family
- Wabi Sabi Gardens
- Benton County, Oregon
- Long Timber Brewing Company
- Monroe Telephone Company
- Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
- Dari Mart Stores
- Broadley Vineyards
- Sarreel Business Services
- South Valley Automotive J.C.
- Gary & Annette Foglio
- Bruce & Barb Ashenbrenner
- Hap's Masonry Inc.
- Scenic Fruit Company

04/14/2026

Heads Up! The street sweeper will be making it's way to all City of Monroe streets on Tuesday, April 21, 2026! Please keep streets clear and refrain from parking on the streets, so Public Works can complete their work as quickly as possible.

STREET SWEEPING NOTICE - TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

Street Sweeping is scheduled for the City of Monroe on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 beginning at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, please refrain from parking on any city street throughout the day.

If you have questions about the City's street sweeping, please contact Public Works at 541-954-6640.

04/12/2026

We can't wait for the Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! Come join us for fun, food, and festivities!

The 2026 Monroe Festival is coming in just 35 days! We're excited to shared the fun activities we have planned at the festival:

- Local artisans and crafters booths
- Local beer, wine and distilled spirits tastings
- Axe throwing
- Line dancing
- Kids fishing derby
- Pie easting contest
- Face painting
- Antique log truck display
- First responders' displays
- Trolley tour (local tour guides onboard)
- and we're planning more!

If you are a local crafter, artisan, or food truck, we want to hear from you, or feel free to complete and send back the vendor application to BAM:

https://monroefestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Monroe-Festival-All-Vendors-Application-Packet-Return-by-April-15-2026_FINAL1.pdf

Any questions, please reach out to this email:

[email protected]

Benton County, Oregon City of Monroe, Oregon

03/30/2026

Please note, Monroe City Hall will have limited business hours on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

City Hall will be open limited business hours on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, City Hall will return to normal business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To pay your utility bill, please slip payments through the mail slot of the City Hall front door or call 541-847-5175, leave a message, and a member of City Staff will return your call.

Note, if you are experiencing a Public Works emergency, please call 541-954-6640.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

03/19/2026

For today's Monroe Community Lunch at the South Benton Resource Center , I enjoyed sitting down and eating with our Benton County Commissioners Nancy Wyse, Gabe Shepherd, and Pat Malone along with Monroe City Administrator TJ Fiorelli! If you would like to join me for the Monroe Community Breakfast, Lunch, or just grab a bite and meet during the week at Kepi Nak-Nak Café, please feel free to reach out to me!

03/08/2026

I wanted to thank everyone who joined us at yesterday's Monroe Community Town Hall. It was a great turnout! I also wanted to thank all three Benton Community Commissioners for accepting my invitation and joining us at the Town Hall!

Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Pat Malone, City Administrator Thomas "TJ" Fiorelli, Mayor Dan Sheets, Nancy Wyse, and Gabe Shepherd.

Benton County, Oregon Benton County Sheriff's Office Long Tom Watershed Council (LTWC) City of Monroe, Oregon

Thanks again, Mayor Dan Sheets for hosting (and inviting us to) the Monroe Town Hall. City Administrator TJ did a wonderful job facilitating, and is a great addition to the city of Monroe!

03/05/2026

Benton County released a story today on this year's Monroe Festival! It includes links to the festival website, vendor application, and sponsorship information! Check it out!

02/26/2026

City Hall will be closed on Friday, February 27, 2026. Regular hours will resume Monday, March 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

02/13/2026

Monroe City Hall will be closing at 3 p.m. today and reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

City Hall is closing early today (i.e., Friday, February 13, 2026) at 3:00 p.m. and will reopen the day after Presidents' Day on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

02/13/2026

Just a reminder, City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day!

Monroe City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents’ Day. We’ll reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To learn more about Presidents' Day, follow this link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Presidents-Day