Brookings begins local council elections

The City of Brookings released its list of openings and requirements for its City Council elections being held on November 5, 2024. There are three volunteer positions opening as terms expire.

The open Council positions are for seats 1 and 2, currently occupied by Clayton Malmberg and Phoebe Pereda respectively. Both Pereda and Malmberg were appointed to these positions rather than elected, following a recall election in late 2023.

A similar situation surrounds the third opening, which is Issac Hodges current seat as Mayor. Hodges was also appointed to his position as Mayor after being elected to the City Council prior to the recall. The Council opted for his experience when nominating a new figurehead for Brookings.

This election will then mark an opportunity for Malmberg, Pereda, and Hodges to turn those appointed positions into genuinely elected ones. The five-person quorum will be maintained as councilors Andy Martin and Kristi Fulton have terms running until 2027.

Those interested in throwing their hat in the ring of local politics can find more information below:

TERMS

Council Positions 1& 2 have a four-year term beginning January 2025

Mayoral Office has a two-year term beginning January 2025

EXPECTATIONS

Attend at least three meetings a month. Regular meetings are typically the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 7:00 P.M., with a work session every 1st Monday at 5:00 P.M.

Also sit on the Urban Renewal Agency, which meets as necessary.

Sit on the Budget Committee, which meets during Quarter 1 to review and approve the annual budget.

Represent the City on other ancillary boards, committees, and councils.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registered voter in the City of Brookings

Must have been a Brookings resident for 12 months before the election.

Must file for candidacy before August 20th, 2024.

To file for candidacy for any of these three positions, pick up a filing packet from the City Recorder’s office at Brookings City Hall, 898 Elk Drive, Brookings, OR. The office is open from 8 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday.