SUMMER SUN SALE – City-wide Garage & Yard Sales
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022
To list your sale on our map, call City Hall by August 16th.
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE
Notice is hereby given that the City Elections Official of the City of Lyons has received a ballot title related to prohibiting psilocybin-related businesses. Any voter dissatisfied with the ballot title may file a petition for review in the Linn County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 12th, 2022. Copies of the ballot title are available on the City of Lyons’ website, www.cityoflyons.org , or at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street, Lyons, OR 97358.
The text of the ballot title is as follows:
CAPTION: Prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within the City of Lyons.
QUESTION: Shall the City of Lyons prohibit psilocybin-related businesses within the City?
SUMMARY: State law permits persons licensed, controlled, and regulated by the State to legally manufacture psilocybin products and provide psilocybin services to persons 21 years of age and older. State law authorizes the governing bodies of cities and counties to adopt ordinances to be referred to the voters that prohibit the establishment of psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service center operators within the area subject to the city’s or county’s jurisdiction. The City of Lyons is referring to the voters an ordinance prohibiting psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service center operators within the City.
Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment of psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service center operators within the area subject to the City of Lyons’ jurisdiction.
Res. 577-2022 Refer Ord Psilocybin Ban
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION INFORMATION
The Mayor’s position and two City Councilor positions will expire on December 31, 2022. The positions will appear on the November 8, 2022, ballot. The Mayor’s position is a two-year term. The Councilor positions are four-year terms. Council meetings are regularly held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Lyons City Hall. There are additional meetings held occasionally.
If you are interested in running for a position, you will need to register at Lyons City Hall. It is required to collect 10-20 signatures from registered voters (residents of the city of Lyons) on the petition forms that are included in the packet. Election packets can be picked up at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St., Lyons OR. The last day to submit completed signature sheets to Lyons City Hall is August 24th.
If you have questions, you may contact Lyons City Hall at (503)859-2167.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Report
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
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