These elected policymakers invest their time and dedicate energy to planning for Bend’s future and providing essential services for Bend residents.

In Bend, the City Councilors and the Mayor are elected by the voters to serve four-year terms. The Mayor leads the City Council meetings and acts as an ambassador for the city. The Councilors choose one of the elected City Councilors to be the Mayor Pro Tem.

As stewards of the city, the Council is accountable to the people of Bend and responsible for providing excellent city services. City Council is committed to serving everyone fairly, creating a more connected community, and preserving Bend’s spirit as we grow. Council strives to achieve equity and justice for everyone in Bend.

The Council believes that Bend can be a city for everyone, where we all share in the prosperity and promise of this unique and beautiful place. They honor the people who came before us on these lands and recognize that the health of our community depends on the health of our environment.

Meetings

The City Council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. for a Business Meeting, and on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for a Work Session, unless otherwise noted. Check the calendar for details.

City Council meetings are held at the City of Bend Council Chambers in City Hall, located at 710 NW Wall Street. The public can join in person or virtually.

Meetings are broadcast live on the City's website and on COTV Channel 11.

Monthly Meeting Recap

Each month, one of our Councilors gives a quick update on what the City Council has been working on. Check out the most recent recap below or click the icon in the upper right of the video to see an earlier month's wrap-up.

Upcoming Meetings

City Walls at City Hall

  • Date: 06/05/2015 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
City Walls at City Hall, an arts initiative of the City of Bend Arts, Beautification and Culture Commission, is pleased to announce a special exhibition featuring the works of Sandy Brooke, Henry Sayre and their students.

The Invitational Juried Show honors Sayre and Brooke as they retire from Oregon State University, most recently at OSU-Cascades. Their instruction in visual arts and art history has influenced many students and artists who now work in the community. Select students and alumni will also be featured in the show.

In his writing and research, Sayre focuses on the arts and their interrelations, particularly on contemporary genres such as performance and installation. Two of his textbooks, both in their sixth editions, are widely used throughout the nation: an art appreciation text, “A World of Art,” and a writing guide, “Writing about Art.”

Since 2010, Brooke has been in 16 juried shows. Three were national juried, twelve were by invitation, and one was a solo exhibition at Dakota State University. DSU purchased two works for their permanent collection. She has written three books, “Hooked on Drawing,” “Hooked on Painting,” and “Drawing as Expression.”

The show will begin at a public reception with the artists from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. The show will remain on display through December 2015.

“This is a great opportunity for the City of Bend to showcase such rich and amazing talent. We are privileged to honor their influence contributing to the development of Bend as an arts community,” said Bend Arts Beautification and Culture Commission Member and art history alumni Nathaniel Morgan.
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Meet the Council

Council Goals

Council Goals and supporting strategies are set every two years and drive staff work plans.

2025-27 Council Goals

The City of Bend City Council is committed to thoughtful leadership and delivering essential services that support everyone in our community. The 2025-27 goals are shaped by community input and focus on creating equitable access to services and opportunities for Bend community members.

Graph with multiple colors and black text outlining the 2025-2027 Council Goals.

Council Subcommittees

The City Council has four subcommittees: Community Building, Stewardship, Public Contracts, and the Audit Subcommittee. Each one focuses on various parts of city policy, planning, and decision-making. These subcommittees also give Council advisory boards and committees more chances to share their ideas and help shape the Council's decisions through discussions.

Connect with Council

To connect with the Bend City Council, you can email them at council@bendoregon.gov or attend Council meetings. Meetings are broadcast live on the city's website and COTV Channel 11. You can also request the Mayor or Councilors to attend your event, invite them to an event, request a proclamation, or apply for sponsorship funds.

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