Budget Committees
The Budget Committee consists of the seven City Council members and seven citizens of Phoenix. The Citizens are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation of the City Council. Citizen Members serve three-year terms. The votes of all the members are equal. State law (ORS 294.414) mandates a budget committee for all Oregon local governments except as provided in ORS 294.423.
The Committee meets as necessary during the year and at a minimum must meet each spring to review the budget proposed by the City Manager. The meetings are open to the public and input from the public is received at the meetings. At a typical spring-time meeting, city staff presents financial overviews, highlights changes in programs and costs, and provides information on the City's long term fiscal outlook.
Budget Committee members can question city staff on financial, programs, and operational matters. The members can suggest and vote on amendments to the proposed budget. The proposed budget as amended by the committee changes is known as the Approved Budget.
The approved budget is referred to the City Council for adoption. A public hearing is held before the City Council. Council can adopt the budget as approved or vote on changes prior to adoption.
Budget Calendar 2025
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Phoenix, Jackson County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, will be held at the Civic Center located at 220 N. Main Street, Phoenix, Oregon. The meeting will take place on May 13, 2025, at 5:30 pm in-person and online through a virtual meeting link. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 29, 2025 at City Hall located at 112 W. 2nd Street, Phoenix, Oregon, between the hours of
8 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. or online at the City website. The meeting agenda and budget calendar may be viewed at www.phoenixoregon.gov.
Current Openings
Budget Committee - No current openings.
Elected Officals | |||
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Name | Title | Term Begin | Term End |
Al Muelhoefer | Mayor | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
Angie Vermillion | Council President | 1/1/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Jillian Shainholtz | Council | 1/1/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Larry Dickson | Councilor | 1/1/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Virginia Camberos | Councilor | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
Susan Chester | Councilor | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
Nicole Suetos | Councilor | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
Appointed Members | |||
Name | Title | Term Begin | Term End |
Sarah Norpchen | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 | |
Jeff Cool | 12/16/2024 | 12/31/2028 | |
Julia McFadden | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 | |
Wendy Adams | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 | |
Tonya Clark | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 | |
Samantha Smith | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 | |
Diana DeBruno | 1/1/2025 | 12/31/2028 |