City Council

The council consists of a mayor and five council members, nominated and elected from the city at large. The City of Wheeler elects its mayor for a term of four years. The mayor chairs the council meetings and votes only when a tie occurs. The mayor’s general duties include presiding over council deliberations, preserving order and enforcing council rules. The mayor also acts as spokesperson and official representative of the city.

The city elects five council members, each for a term of four years. The city council’s function is two fold:

1. to enact city code by passing ordinances, and to help build a common vision for Wheeler through creative and representative municipal policymaking.
2. to connect the community and the city government, integrating citizens’ voices into policy. 

The city council is committed to informing citizens and actively engaging residents, second homeowners, and businesses in identifying community issues and finding solutions. The council invites and encourages citizen involvement in the development of city programs and services.

A resident is eligible for an elective office of the city if at the time of the election he/she is a qualified elector within the meaning of the state constitution and has resided in the city during the twelve months immediately preceding the elections.  The League of Oregon Cities' Elected Essentials videos are an excellent resource for both elected and the public.

The city council meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at Wheeler City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend all city council meetings.  You can find a tentative schedule of 2023 council meetings below.

All city council meetings are held in city council chambers and via Zoom. 

• To be added to the agenda, or submit documents for a city council meeting, please notify the city manager by 3:00 pm the Wednesday before the meeting.
• If you have any questions, please call the City Manager at (503) 368-5767.