CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 313 Court St, The Dalles 97058 (Directions)

The City Council is the governing body of the City of The Dalles. Its five voting members and the Mayor set the direction for the City, establishing policies and laws. Specific voter approved powers for the Council is contained in the City Charter, while Council’s own administrative and operational policies are adopted by the ordinance or resolution.

City Council is charged with the appointment of the City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge. They adopt the annual budget and perform all other actions necessary to guide the government, while representing concerns of the citizens of The Dalles.

The Dalles City Council positions are volunteer and are elected by the entire electorate of the City. Beginning with the 2022 election Mayor and Councilors are nominated at large and serve staggered four-year terms.

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The Dalles City Council

The City Council is the governing body of the City of The Dalles. Its five voting members and the Mayor set the direction for the City, establishing policies and laws. Specific voter approved powers for the Council is contained in the City Charter, while Council’s own administrative and operational policies are adopted by the ordinance or resolution.

Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m. with the exception of August and Holidays.

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