Public Meetings Law
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 199-050-0070 requires a public body (i.e., City) to publish on its website the contact information of how an individual may submit a grievance alleging a violation by a governing body (i.e., Council or Committee) of provisions in the Public Meetings Law. The full text of this rule can be viewed by clicking here.
Written grievances may be submitted by email at [email protected], by mail, or in person during regular business hours to:
City of Newport
City Manager's Office
Attn: City Recorder
169 SW Coast Highway
Newport, Oregon 97365
Regular business hours for City Hall are Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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City Council
2-Year Term for Mayor, 4-Year Term for Council 6 Councilors + Mayor - City Charter 2008
| Member | Position | First Appointed | Current Term Begins | Current Term Ends |
| Beatriz Botello | Councilor | 1/7/2019 | 1/7/2019 | 1/6/2025 |
| Robert Emond | Councilor | 10/16/2023 | 10/16/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Dietmar Goebel | Councilor | 1/1/2017 | 1/1/2017 | 1/6/2025 |
| CM Hall | Councilor/Council President | 1/4/2021 | 1/3/2023 | 1/4/2027 |
| Cynthia Jacobi | Councilor | 1/7/2019 | 1/7/2019 | 1/6/2025 |
| Jan Kaplan | Mayor | 1/3/2023 | 1/4/2023 | 1/3/2025 |
| Ryan Parker | Councilor | 1/7/2019 | 1/3/2023 | 1/4/2027 |
City Council Meetings
The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. If this falls on a holiday the meeting is moved to the Tuesday. Work sessions are usually held at noon, and the regular meeting is held at 6:00 P.M.
Public notice of all City of Newport meetings will be made by posting on bulletin boards at the following locations:
- City Hall, 169 SW Coast Highway
- Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye Street
- Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery Street
City Council Rules of Order
