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  • Our City
    • City Meetings & Events Calendar
    • City Newsletter
      • Subscribe to City E-News
    • City Projects
      • Water Treatment Plant Construction
      • 2040 Comprehensive Plan Project Page
      • Downtown Safety & Streetscape Improvements Project
      • Philomath Downtown Area-Wide Plan
    • Jobs
    • History
    • Mission Statement
    • News & Events
    • Photo Credits
    • Website Map
    • Contact Us
  • Government
    • City Charter & Municipal Code
    • City Council
      • Agendas, Minutes & Audio
    • Budget Committee
    • Finance & Administration Committee
    • Fire & Rescue
    • Inclusivity Committee
    • Other Committees
    • Park Advisory Board
    • Planning Commission
    • Police Committee
    • Public Works Committee
    • Public Hearings
    • Other Elected Officials
    • Urban Renewal Agency
  • Departments
    • City Manager
    • City Recorder
    • Human Resources
    • Bus
    • Emergency Management
    • Finance
      • Audits
      • Budgets
      • City Liens
      • Utility Billing
    • Library
    • Maps
    • Municipal Court
      • Making Payments
      • Jury Duty
    • Parks
      • Music in the Park
    • Permits, Licenses & Forms
    • Planning & Building
      • Building Permits
      • Planning Department
      • Active Planning Applications
    • Police
      • Chief Ken Rueben
      • Accreditation & Policies
      • Code Enforcement Request
      • Community Programs
      • Emergency Management
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Linn-Benton Alert Emergency Notification Service
    • Solid Waste & Recycling Services
    • Public Works
      • Report a Problem
      • Water Department
      • Sewer/Stormwater Department
      • Streets & Trees
      • Parks
      • Capital Improvement Plan
      • Design Standards
      • Safe Routes to School Plan
      • System Development Charges
      • Utility Billing
      • Application Forms
    • Utility Billing
      • Utility Bill Payments
  • Residents & Visitors
    • Community Events Calendar
    • Community Events
      • Philomath Classic Car Show
      • Philomath Farmers' Market
      • Philomath Frolic & Rodeo
      • Philomath Open Studios Tour
      • Philomath Uncorked Wine Walk
      • Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
    • Community Organizations
      • Benton County Genealogical Society
      • Marys River Quilt Guild
      • Maxtivity Creative Space
      • Philomath Rotary Club
      • Philomath Scout Lodge
      • Philomath Youth Activities Club
      • Strengthening Rural Families
    • Helpful Links
      • Philomath Community Services
      • Philomath Fire & Rescue
      • Philomath News
      • Philomath School District
      • Mt. Union Historic Cemetery
      • Benton County
      • City of Corvallis
      • Oregon State University
      • Community Services Consortium
      • CWCOG Senior & Disability Services
      • CWCOG Veteran Services
      • Human Services in Oregon -- 211 Service
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      • Benton County Historical Museum
      • Clemens Community Pool
      • County Trail Maps
      • Heart of the Valley Wineries
      • Marys Peak Recreation Area
      • Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway
      • OSU Forest Recreation
    • Sign up for City E-News
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Welcome to Philomath

Philomath, Oregon is known as the city of volunteers.  Greek for "Lover of Learning," Philomath residents are proud of their heritage which is rooted in education and hard work.  Philomath is nestled at the base of Marys Peak, the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range, where it enjoys the mild climate of the Mid-Willamette Valley.  The current population is 5,682 (7/1/2021).
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Latest News

July City Newsletter Posted

Application period open for Social Service Agency funding grants

Mayor & City Council elections filing period open until Aug. 18

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Events

Philomath Frolic & Rodeo July 7-9

Farmers' Market Sundays 11 AM-3 PM

Philomath Classic Car Show July 9

Shipley Family Historical Marker Dedication July 23

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City Council

Next meetings:

Work session: July 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Regular meeting: July 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Ordinance to be considered at July 11 meeting:

Ordinance 866 Repealing PMC 3.25, General Fund Fee

Marys River

City Projects

Water Treatment Plant Project

Comprehensive Plan Update

Downtown Safety & Streetscape Improvements

Philomath Downtown Area-Wide Plan

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