Faith-Based Advisory Committee
Leaders of Hermiston’s faith community meet to advise the City Council on areas where City goals cross paths with programs currently offered by the local faith community. The committee has been involved with such projects as the I Love My City cleanup and services days, local school adoptions, Family Promise, and Feed Hermiston.
Interested in Getting Involved?
Meetings
The Committee usually meets the first Tuesday of every month, with the exception of Holidays and some summer months, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. Representatives from the City Council and city staff are also included. Agendas and Minutes are available online.
Committee Members
Members should be in leadership positions within local faith or similar organizations. The Committee has 3-year terms running from January 1st to December 31st for period specified.
| Position | Member Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
Position #1 |
James Lafolette, Vice-Chair |
December 31, 2026 |
Position #2 |
Terry Cummings |
December 31, 2026 |
Position #3 |
Rafael Vargas |
December 31, 2027 |
Position #4 |
Joseph Sharon |
December 31, 2027 |
Position #5 |
Daniel Mahon, Chair |
December 31, 2025 |
City Representatives:
- Jackie Linton & Allen Hayward, City Councilors
- Heather La Beau, Planning Assistant/Deputy City Recorder
