February 21, 2025 3:40 a.m.

The City of Roseburg is accepting applications for an open seat on the city council.

A city release said this is for the Ward 1, Position 1, vacancy created by the recent resignation of Councilor Kylee Rummel. The person appointed to fill the seat will serve out the rest of the term, which concludes at the end of 2026.

The Roseburg City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, as well as for special meetings. The council is responsible for the scope, direction and financing of city services as well as establishing land use policies and zoning regulations.

The council establishes local law and policy that is administered and implemented by city staff under the council-city manager form of government. The council gives policy direction to the city manager, who’s responsible for administering city operations. In setting policy, the council works closely with citizen-advisory commissions and committees, considers city staff information and recommendations, and takes input from interested parties and the public. Councilors review material to prepare for the meetings and speak and correspond with ward constituents. Councilors also attend other meetings and may chair a city commission.

The council will conduct interviews for a new councilor at a public meeting and appoint a replacement. Online applications can be found at: www.cityofroseburg.org. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on March 28th. Candidates must live in Ward 1, which takes in much of northeast Roseburg.

For more information, contact city administration at: info@roseburgor.gov or by calling 492-6866.