Application to Fill City Council Vacancy

NOTICE OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILOR FOR THE CITY OF DAYTON

Two vacancies currently exist in the Office of City Councilor for the City of Dayton following the resignation of Councilor Jim Maguire;
Councilor Luke Wildhaber has ceased to maintain his primary residency within the city limits. The City Council declared the vacancies as of July 21, 2025. Pursuant to Section 33 of the Dayton City Charter, the City Council fills a vacancy by appointment.

The City Council is seeking interested people to submit applications for appointment of the two positions of Dayton City Councilor for the current term of office. The term of office will be through December 31, 2026.

To be considered for the position, applicants must be a qualified elector under state law, have primary residence within the city; not be a city employee; and have resided within the City for at least 1 year prior to July 14, 2025.

Application forms are available on the City’s website, at Dayton City Hall between the hours of 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday, or by calling Rocio Vargas, City Recorder, at 503-864-2221x517.

Completed applications are due at City Hall, 416 Ferry Street, Dayton, Friday, August 8, 2025, by noon.

Submit an online application below.

Name of Applicantrequired Full Legal Name
Have you lived within the city limits of Dayton continuously for the last 12 months?required
Daytime Telephone Number:required
Evening Telephone Number:required
Physical Addressrequired Address must be within the City Limits of Dayton.
Is this your Primary Residence?required
Mailing Address:required Address, City, State & Zip Code
Email:required
Confirm Email:
Are you eligible to vote in the State of Oregon?required
Current Occupation?required
Please provide a brief background on your work experience, volunteer work, or other areas of special interest that you would bring to the Councilor position:required
Have you ever held an elected or appointed office in local government? required
If yes, please list what positions you have held and for how long:required
Why do you wish to serve as a City Councilor for the City of Dayton?required
What are the two most important issues you fee the City will be facing in the next five years?required
Confirmation of Information Providedrequired By typing your name below, you agree that the information provided on this form is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.