The Landmarks Commission was established by the City Council in 1979 and is described in Albany Municipal Code, Chapter 2.76.
The commission was established to “safeguard the city’s historic and cultural heritage; foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past; protect and enhance the city’s attractions; strengthen the economy of the city and property values; and promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the city.”
Before beginning any exterior renovation project that would change the appearance, material, or character of a historic structure, please contact Community Development to discuss your project and schedule site visits using the City's historic preservation program page.
Members
Term of office: 3 years
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Robinson | 2/12/2020 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2022 | 1st |
| Bill Ryals architect | 9/12/2012 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2022 | 3rd |
| Rayne Legras | 4/14/2021 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2022 | — |
| Jim Jansen VC | 1/13/2021 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | 1st |
| Jolene Thomson C history | 1/9/2013 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2023 | 3rd |
| Oscar Hult | 1/26/2022 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Dave Smith | 8/10/2022 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
*Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.
C = Chair, VC = Vice Chair
All appointees shall be residents of the city of Albany, defined as maintaining their principal place of residence within the corporate boundaries of the city of Albany as they exist at the time of appointment. Should an appointee no longer meet the residency requirement, the appointee will vacate the seat immediately and the appointing Council member shall seek a replacement as soon as possible. (RES 6797, 2019)
Staff Liaison
Alyssa Schrems
Planner II
541-791-0176
alyssa.schrems@cityofalbany.net
Upcoming Meetings
December 7, 2022, 6:00pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
January 4, 2023, 6:00pm
Santiam Room, City Hall
