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Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 Registration Opens Saturday, August 23 at 9am

Earn your American Red Cross certification to gain life-saving skills, recognized nationwide for safety and emergency preparedness.

American Red Cross Classes normally held at Osborn will be held at the Corvallis Community Center or the Walnut Community Room.

Osborn Aquatic Center is open year round! The two outdoor pools open up seasonally in June to September. The two indoor pools are open throughout the year. With lap swim, open recreation, lessons, and more, there's something for the entire family. 

Governance, Legislation, and Guiding Documents:

The City of Corvallis was incorporated on January 28, 1857.

The City Charter functions as the city's constitution and contains the most up-to-date local laws governing the city.

The current City Charter was revised in 2021 and is available online as a 21-page PDF.

Want to attend a City Council meeting?

Find additional City Council records in the City of Corvallis online Archives.

Form of Government

The City of Corvallis is governed by a representative government organized pursuant to a Home Rule charter adopted by voters in the 19th century and subsequently amended, the last time in 2021. The Charter establishes the Council-Manager form of government to carry out local governance for the community.

POLICY AREA - GENERAL

G1.01 Naming of Public Facilities and Land
G1.03 Public Art
G1.04 Social Service Grant Funding
1.08 Organizational Sustainability

The City Legislative Committee (CLC) discusses issues affecting City government, and makes recommendations to the City Council on City positions, which may then be forwarded to legislators.  

Mayor Maughan and Councilors Cadena, Bowden, Ellis and Shaffer are members of the CLC for the 2025-2026 term.

Meeting dates, times, and locations are posted on the City's web calendar and meeting agendas and minutes are available through the Archives site.