Consistent with the Imagine Corvallis 2040 community vision and City Council priorities, our mission is to support and enhance the quality of life for community members by delivering responsive and efficient services to all neighborhoods and maintaining reliable and cost-effective public works facilities and systems in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction, public service, and good stewardship of natural, fiscal, and staff resources.
The mission of the Corvallis Police Department is to enhance community livability by working in partnership with the community to promote public safety and crime prevention through education and enforcement; to maintain public order while preserving the legal rights of all individuals; to provide effective, efficient and courteous service; and to reduce the impact of crime.
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The nine-member City Council is elected by ward to serve a two-year term as the governing body for Corvallis. The Mayor presides at Council meetings and is elected at-large for a four-year term. The Mayor and Council provide community leadership, develop policies to guide the City in delivering services and achieving community goals, and encourage public awareness and involvement.
Corvallis Parks & Recreation's mission is to preserve and create a community heritage by providing places and programs designed to enhance the quality of life. Come explore what is on offer to you through our recreation program and at our park and natural areas.
There are plenty of ways to connect with the City of Corvallis. Your community benefits from having a diverse array of opinions and viewpoints involved in local government.
The Finance Department for the City of Corvallis includes administrative operations for Municipal Court, City Services and Ambulance billing, Accounting, Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Property Risk Management for the financial resources of the City. These services are provided by 17 staff members, with a 2024-2025 budget of $6.19 million.
The Community Development Department strives to implement the community’s vision for Corvallis. This includes careful land use planning, facilitating safe construction and development, expanding affordable housing, and providing innovative opportunities to help businesses grow and thrive. Community Development is made up of four divisions, including Development Services, Planning, Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Ecomonic Development. Each division plays a key role in ensuring the community’s vision is clearly defined, interpreted, and implemented.
The City Manager's Office ensures the City runs effectively and efficiently to achieve the City Council's goals for the community, using the City's available resources. The City Manager's Office provides leadership, coordination, and management for the City organization and support for the City Council. Staff within the City Manager's Office coordinate elections, provide timely information to our community, and encourage connection between community members and the City organization.
