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

2020 City Council Candidate Forum: Land Use & Livability

Bend Neighborhood Associations

  • Date: 10/04/2020 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM  
  • Location: Virtual Meeting Platform
    Web
    Bend, Oregon 97703

The City of Bend Neighborhood Associations will host a live stream event to meet the Bend City Council Candidates and learn their positions on growth, parking, development, traffic, and fire in Bend on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

The event will be broken up into two, one-hour events so that each grouping of candidates gets the maximum amount of time to address these issues. Session 1 will begin at 3 p.m. and Session 2 begins at 4:10 p.m. Both events will be streamed and recorded via Connect Central Oregon's YouTube channel. Matt McDonald, News Director for Central Oregon Daily News and former anchor of KTVZ TV, will serve as the moderator for this special event.

For more information about the event or candidates, please check out the 2020 Bend City Council Candidate Forum (created by the Neighborhood Associations) website HERE.

Register for this event at https://bendcitycouncilnaforum.eventbrite.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE PROJECT LEADS. 

Production is brought to you by Connect Central Oregon in collaboration with the Oregon State University -Cascades Co-Lab

 

 

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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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