Corvallis e-News | August 2022

In this issue: Citywide elections, a special appointment for Ward 2, and the return of Open Streets!)

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Ward 2 Vacancy Nominations

The City of Corvallis will fill a vacancy for the Ward 2 City Council seat through an appointment process in early September. The current Councilor, Charles Maughan, will no longer reside in Ward 2 as of September 1. Per Municipal Code, the Council must seek nominations and appoint a new Councilor within 60 days of the vacancy declaration.

The vacancy nomination petition packet, containing the information and paperwork required for appointment, is available on the City website at https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/2022-ward-2-vacancy-appointment. Vacancy nomination petition packets can also be picked up at Corvallis City Hall (501 SW Madison Ave.), the Corvallis Public Library (645 NW Monroe Ave.), and the C3 Corvallis Community Center (2601 NW Tyler Ave.). The City Recorder, who is charged with administering election-related business at the City, is available to answer questions from prospective nominees.

The City of Corvallis invites and solicits nominations from residents of Ward 2. Prospective petitions can be submitted beginning July 27. Signature sheets can be submitted during the filing period, Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 19 at 5 p.m. The person filing the vacancy nomination petition may, but is not required, to be a resident of Ward 2 in accordance with the 2022 ward boundaries.

On September 6, the Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the nominees, then vote to appoint an individual to serve out the remainder of the term of office for the Ward 2 Councilor, which ends on December 31, 2022.

Candidate Filing Period Underway for November 2022 General Election

The candidate filing period for the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Election in Corvallis opens August 1 and runs through August 19. The City of Corvallis Mayor, as well as all nine City Council seats, will be up for election. The election will be held in accordance with the new ward boundaries that went into effect earlier this year.

Starting July 18, prospective candidates can pick up the nomination petition packet, which contains the information and paperwork required to run for elective office. Packets are available to pick up from Corvallis City Hall (501 SW Madison Ave.), the Corvallis Public Library (645 NW Monroe Ave.), and the C3 Corvallis Community Center (2601 NW Tyler Ave.). A digital copy of the packet will also be available for download on the City website. The City Recorder is available to meet with prospective candidates to review the nomination process, answer questions, and accept forms.

Additional election information, plus a calendar with key deadlines, is available online at www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/election-information.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to attend the Election Information Session scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022. The session will be held at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room (500 SW Madison Ave.) and online via interactive webinar. A link to register for the webinar is available online at www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/election-information.

A recording of this session will be available on the City website.

Open Streets Corvallis Returns on August 14

Join us on Sunday, August 14, 12 – 4 PM, for a free street festival that re-imagines our most shared public spaces – streets and parks. Two miles of city streets between Arnold Park and Chintimini Park will be opened up for people to walk, bike, and roll (see this year’s route map).

Volunteers are needed! We have many 2-hour shifts to fill, including intersection superheroes, hydrators, beer garden monitors, as well as set-up and teardown teams. Volunteers get a free t-shirt, snacks, and a darn good time. Visit the volunteer sign-up page for a complete list of shifts.

This year’s event features a neighborhood bikeway demonstration along portions of Lincoln Avenue and Coolidge Way.

Local organizations and businesses will anchor Activity Hubs in each park, including bicycle-powered activities, giant-sized games, local food and drink, dance, and live music.

For more information, visit: openstreetscorvallis.org or email Lindsey.Almarode@corvallisoregon.gov.

Move in the Park - Disney's Moana

Corvallis Parks and Recreation presents a FREE outdoor cinema experience with family and friends under the stars in beautiful Avery Park. This year's Movie in the Park event will feature Disney's Moana on the big screen. The event starts at 7 p.m. with games and activities for kids of all ages. Concessions will be available for purchase. The movie begins at sunset.

This year's Movie in the Park is sponsored by Thayer Design Build - thank you!

Facilities Projects Interactive Map

The first few projects in the long-term citywide facilities strategy are already underway! Check out the latest in this interactive map. You can see what's in progress and what's on the horizon. As the Corvallis Citywide Facilities Project moves forward, we'll add more information to this map.

The phasing plan adopted in June will help prioritize projects and set the table for the discussion about how to fund these important infrastructure improvements. The City’s portfolio of municipal buildings is a significant public asset that the community over time has paid for, through taxes and fees, to construct, remodel, and maintain.  Years of under-investment in City facilities resulted in facilities that are increasingly undersized, outmoded, and approaching the end of their service life.

Read more on the Investing in Corvallis Facility Needs landing page.

Benton To Go is Taking the Waste OUT of Takeout!

Benton To Go is a new pilot program from the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition that allows customers to opt for a reusable takeout container when getting takeout food from one of our participating restaurants in Benton County. Anyone can participate for a one-time cost of $7. For launch date, participating restaurants, and more information visit www.bentontogo.org.

What's New at the Library this Month?

There's a lot going on at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Check out any of the events below to learn more!

Summer @ Your Library 2022:  Read Beyond the Beaten Path

• June 1-August 31

Summer reading runs through August 31 for kids, teens, and adults, featuring free books for participants.

You can also participate virtualy through  Beanstack, a free app and website for tracking reading and activities, or you can use a paper reading log. Read and complete activities to earn badges and prizes along the way! The Beanstack app even makes it easy for families to track multiple family members in one place. Keep reading and having fun all summer long! 

Find out more and get started: Summer @ Your Library: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/summeratyourlibrary/

Register on Beanstack: cbcpubliclibrary.beanstack.org

All summer events are posted online at corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com

• Outdoor Storytime, 10:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Storytime is moving to Central Park for the summer! 

• Read to a Dog:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in August.  Children can read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog.  Registration is required.

• Family Music Fun:  August 20,  10:30 am, Main Meeting Room: A  music and movement program for young children and their families led by an experienced music instructor.  

• Get a Library Card: Sign up for an All-Access e-card to get access to all services and materials including placing holds on materials,  downloadable books, audiobooks, magazines, streaming movies and more!

• Home Delivery Service:  Get your holds delivered to you!  Delivery is available to patrons with current library cards who live within the library service district.

• Books & More from Home:  Read ebooks, download audiobooks and magazines, or watch streaming video all from the comfort of your home with your library card!

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