City Council
The City Council is the legislative branch of our local government. The Council adopts laws called ordinances, sets policies, adopts the budget, levies taxes, and conducts public meetings.
The Philomath City Council meets on the second Mondays and fourth Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 980 Applegate St., Philomath, OR 97370. Meetings on the fourth Monday of each month are only scheduled as needed.
Note: Emails, information, and correspondence submitted to the Mayor and City Council are public records and will be published in a City Council meeting packet. The deadline for inclusion in meeting packets is 5:00 PM one week prior to the meeting date. Please indicate in your email if you do not wish for your submission to be included in a meeting packet.
Contact the Mayor and City Council
City Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings
City Council
| Name | Term Expires | |
| Mayor Christopher McMorran | christopher.mcmorran@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2028 |
| Council President Teresa Nielson | teresa.nielson@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
| Councilor Jessica Andrade | jessica.andrade@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
| Councilor Diane Crocker | diane.crocker@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2028 |
| Councilor Spencer Irwin | spencer.irwin@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2028 |
| Councilor Brent Kaseman | brent.kaseman@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2028 |
| Councilor Richard Saalsaa | richard.saalsaa@philomathoregon.gov | December 31, 2026 |
2025-2026 Standing Committee Assignments:
Note: Assignments will be made on January 27, 2025.
| Public Works | Police | Finance & Administration |
| TBD | TBD | TBD |