Council Elections

There are four City of Sweet Home City Council terms expiring December 31, 2024, and all four positions are open to candidates interested and qualified to run for City Council. The following four City Council terms expire 12/31/2024:

• Councilor Lisa Gourley
• President Pro Tem Greg Mahler
• Councilor Angelita Sanchez
• Councilor Dave Trask

Per City Charter and per Sweet Home Municipal Code (SHMC), any qualified elector (registered voter) who has resided within the City at least one year immediately before the election, may be nominated for City Council. The election will be held on November 5, 2024, and the three candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected to four-year terms and the candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes will be elected to a two-year term. Each Councilor, before entering upon the duties of office, shall take an oath that they will support the constitution and laws of the United States, the constitution and laws of the State of Oregon, the Charter and laws of the City of Sweet Home, and that they will faithfully perform the duties of office.

Those wishing to run for City Council may do so by paying a $10 filing fee or by filing a petition that must be verified by Linn County Elections prior to submission.

The filing period for City Council is as follows:

• Filing Period Opens: July 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM
• Filing Period Closes: August 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

For more information, please review our City Council Candidate Handbook below. The required forms are also available in this packet.

For any questions, you may contact Cecily Hope Pretty, Assistant City Manager, at (541) 367-8969 or cpretty@sweethomeor.gov.