Mayor & City Council

Please join us Friday, September 19 at Kennison Field for open and meaningful conversations about the Hermiston’s present and future. City staff and elected officials will share information, answer questions, and, most importantly, listen to your thoughts and ideas.

This City Chat will take place before the Hermiston Bulldogs' football game against the Chiawana Riverhawks. 

The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved expanding the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) by about 810 acres in the South Hermiston Industrial Park to allow for future large-scale data centers.  The Council also approved annexation of the area Monday, which expands the physical size of the city by nearly 20%.

The Hermiston City Council voted 7-1 Monday to advance the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID) to upgrade NW 2nd Street between W. Elm Avenue and W. Cherry Avenue, a key connector expected to see higher traffic volumes following upcoming changes at the Elm Avenue/Highway 395 intersection.

The Hermiston City Council received an update Monday on the location of a planned RV Park tied to the City’s agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The agreement, approved in May, commits the City to construct a minimum of 100 RV spaces with preference for AWS employees or contractors. In exchange, AWS will provide $8 million in compensation over the course of the project.

Notice is hereby given that on May 19, 2026, an election will be held in the City of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon for office of the following:

• Ward Councilors- Four-year term beginning 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2030
  • Ward I
  • Ward II
  • Ward III
  • Ward IV
• Municipal Judge – Two-year term beginning 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2028

Elections shall be nonpartisan.  Your choice of candidates will be presented upon the official ballot, conducted by mail, and shall be voted upon by all qualified voters of the City.

The Hermiston City Council will meet Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 7:00pm for their Regular Meeting. Find the agenda and meeting materials here.

The Hermiston City Council on Monday, August 25 approved Resolution 2392, moving forward with the process to form a Local Improvement District (LID) to upgrade Northwes

The Hermiston City Council will meet Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 7:00pm for their Regular Meeting. Find the agenda and meeting materials at: https://www.hermiston.gov/citycouncil/page/city-council-61

The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved the first reading of ordinances to expand the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and annex about 810 acres to allow for future large-scale data center development.

The Hermiston City Council will meet Monday, August 11th, 2025 at 7:00pm for their Regular Meeting. Find the agenda and meeting materials at: https://www.hermiston.gov/citycouncil/page/city-council-60