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Veterans Preference

VETERANS PREFERENCE 

It is the policy of the City of Corvallis to provide qualified and eligible veterans and disabled veterans with preference in hiring and promotion, in accordance with all applicable laws. 

To be qualified for Veterans’ Preference, a veteran or disabled veteran must successfully complete an initial application screening and meet the minimum qualifications for the position. This initial screening will occur prior to any consideration of Veteran's Preference. 

Fire Safety in Your Home and Business

Fire safety is a big topic, covering many aspects of the way we live and work. Listed below are some helpful tips to keeping a safe home and business.

Smoke Detectors - After prevention, smoke detectors are your fist line of defense against fire and can cut the risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half.

Medical Emergencies

One of the challenges facing ambulance service personnel is determining whether any pertinent medical conditions exist in addition to the immediate emergency. The person being treated may be unconscious; and loved ones, if present, are under tremendous stress and may be unable to think clearly or trust their powers of recollection.

Move to the Right

MOVE TO THE RIGHT FOR SIRENS AND LIGHTS!!!

Every year in the U.S., there are almost 16,000 collisions involving fire department emergency vehicles while responding to or returning from incidents. These collisions have resulted in over 1,000 firefighter injuries and just under 50 deaths. 

Start/Stop Water Service

Please call City Services Billing at 541-766-6949 or visit the link below to start or stop water and wastewater service.

NOTICE: City Services Billing will be closed 12pm - 5pm on Friday, August 22 (staff training). We will reopen on Monday, August 25 at 8am. 

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Previous City Budgets

Previous City budget documents from past fiscal years are available to review at the links below. If you are seeking older documents, please contact the Finance Department for assistance.

Living Wage Ordinance

As of July 1, 2025, the current living wage is $16.70 per hour. 

The living wage is adjusted annually on July 1 based on the prior calendar year’s Consumer Price Index.  A citizen sponsored initiative to have a Living Wage was passed by voters in November, 1999.

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