Linn County Natural Hazard Mitigation Update
The 2017 plan is currently under review for an update.
For more information here is the link to Linn County website:
Linn County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Please complete this short survey about your view of natural hazards in our area.
Link to the Survey:
Linn County Natural Hazards Survey
ELECTION INFORMATION for November 5, 2024
The City of Lyons will have three positions on the November ballot:
–Mayor for a 2-year term, beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026
Currently held by Lloyd Valentine.
No one has filed for this position.
–Two Councilor positions for 4-year terms, beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028
Currently held by Mike Wagner and Diane Hyde.
Both Mike Wagner and Diane Hyde have filed for election.
No others have filed for these two positions.
For additional election information please see:
Lyons 2024 General Election Guidelines
State Election Information: County City District Candidates Manual
So You Want to Run for Local Office
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Budget Committee Information
Are you interested in learning more about your city government? Can you spare 2 to 4 hours a year to assist with approving the City’s budget? No experience is required. You will be presented with the proposed budget. You will be able to ask questions and make comments. When discussion is completed the committee will vote on the proposed budget. If the committee is not ready to vote, the discussion will continue at a future date. That’s it!
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm, located at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street.
Any person may attend a budget committee meeting. Any person may ask questions or provide comments. Only members may vote. To become a voting member you must be a registered voter living within the city limits of Lyons and cannot be an employee. Currently, there are no vacancies on the committee. When a vacancy does occur, please complete the application and submit it to Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons.
APPLICATION FORM FOR COMMITTEES Positions and Terms 2.27.2024
To learn more about the basics of the budgeting process in Oregon, please read the State’s publication:
Local Budgeting in Oregon
There is much more information and learning materials on their website at:
Local Budget Law
PREVENT NOXIOUS WEEDS AND WILDFIRES!!!
Please maintain your property to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and wildfire! Overgrown weeds, bushes, and grasses may spread noxious weeds to surrounding properties. When they dry out, they become a fire hazard not only to your own property but to neighboring property. LMC 8.10.035 Hazardous Vegetation & Trees
“AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.” Benjamin Franklin
The SANTIAM SERVICE INTEGRATION TEAM is available for those who need assistance with things such as basic household items, food, formula, picking up prescriptions. This program serves as a safety net by facilitating resources and information for individuals and families who live within the North Santiam School District, Santiam Canyon School District, and Cascade School District. 503-409-3652 sitmobile@santiamhospital.org
AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
FCC Helping Households Connect
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a discount of up to $30 per month toward your internet service!
SEPTIC SYSTEM NEED REPAIR?
DEQ & Craft3 are working together to provide funding assistance to low income property owners.
For more information visit their website at: Craft3
Cougar Sightings & Wildlife
There have been sightings of cougars in the John Neal Park area. To learn more about cougars and other wildlife, visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website: Cougar Information Beavers Living With Wildlife