RECRUITING FOR LIBRARY AIDE
This is a great opportunity to learn about the library and to meet and assist the members of our community!
We are looking for a part-time Library Aide. It will be approximately 25 hours per month. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday. Some Saturdays will be required. Once trained you will be working independently and be assigned some shifts where you will be working alone.
You will be working with the public and assisting patrons checking out books, filing books, mending books, assist with the Summer Reading Program, putting together craft projects to disperse, and other library tasks.
See the Announcement for more details about the position and if interested complete the application and submit by July 26th. If you have additional questions please contact Roxy at the Library or you may contact City Hall.
Library Aide 6.2024 Announcement
ELECTION INFORMATION for November 5, 2024
The City of Lyons will have three positions on the November ballot:
–Mayor for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026
Currently held by Lloyd Valentine
–Two Councilor positions for 4-year terms beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028
Currently held by Mike Wagner and W. Diane Hyde
The City Council normally holds one meeting per month plus the annual budget committee meeting. There may be additional meetings held, if needed. The meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
If you are interested in running for one of the positions, please obtain an election packet, which contains all required forms, at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St., from 9 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday. The packets will be available from June 6 through August 16. If you have questions, please contact City Hall (503)859-2167.
For additional information please see:
Lyons 2024 General Election Guidelines
State Election Information: County City District Candidates Manual
So You Want to Run for Local Office
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Budget Committee Information
Are you interested in learning more about your city government? Can you spare 2 to 4 hours a year to assist with approving the City’s budget? No experience is required. You will be presented with the proposed budget. You will be able to ask questions and make comments. When discussion is completed the committee will vote on the proposed budget. If the committee is not ready to vote, the discussion will continue at a future date. That’s it!
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm, located at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th Street.
Any person may attend a budget committee meeting. Any person may ask questions or provide comments. Only members may vote. To become a voting member you must be a registered voter living within the city limits of Lyons and cannot be an employee. Currently, there are no vacancies on the committee. When a vacancy does occur, please complete the application and submit it to Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons.
APPLICATION FORM FOR COMMITTEES Positions and Terms 2.27.2024
To learn more about the basics of the budgeting process in Oregon, please read the State’s publication:
Local Budgeting in Oregon
There is much more information and learning materials on their website at:
Local Budget Law
PREVENT NOXIOUS WEEDS AND WILDFIRES!!!
Please maintain your property to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and wildfire! Overgrown weeds, bushes, and grasses may spread noxious weeds to surrounding properties. When they dry out, they become a fire hazard not only to your own property but to neighboring property. LMC 8.10.035 Hazardous Vegetation & Trees
“AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.” Benjamin Franklin
The SANTIAM SERVICE INTEGRATION TEAM is available for those who need assistance with things such as basic household items, food, formula, picking up prescriptions. This program serves as a safety net by facilitating resources and information for individuals and families who live within the North Santiam School District, Santiam Canyon School District, and Cascade School District. 503-409-3652 sitmobile@santiamhospital.org
AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
FCC Helping Households Connect
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a discount of up to $30 per month toward your internet service!
SEPTIC SYSTEM NEED REPAIR?
DEQ & Craft3 are working together to provide funding assistance to low income property owners.
For more information visit their website at: Craft3
Cougar Sightings & Wildlife
There have been sightings of cougars in the John Neal Park area. To learn more about cougars and other wildlife, visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website: Cougar Information Beavers Living With Wildlife