About the commission
The Public Safety Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to funding, operation, maintenance, facilities and other aspects of the Fire and Police departments. Its mission is to help those departments maintain high standards and deliver the highest quality emergency safety services to the residents of Albany.
Upcoming meetings
The Public Safety Commission usually meets on the first Wednesday of every even-numbered month at 7:00 p.m..
October 4, 2023, 7:00pm
Fire Station 11
December 6, 2023, 7:00pm
Albany Police Station
Staff liaisons
Marcia Harnden
Police Chief
541-917-3203
marcia.harnden@cityofalbany.net
Shane Wooton
Fire Chief
541-917-7702
shane.wooton@cityofalbany.net
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fowler VC Rural Fire District Representative | 1/11/2012 | Council | 12/31/2023 | 4th |
| Kevin Kreitman | 1/13/2016 | Mayor | 12/31/2023 | 2nd |
| Erik Rau | 1/30/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Erik Anderson | 9/8/2021 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | 1st |
| Pat Kidd | 10/13/2021 | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Evan Church | 1/10/2018 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 2nd |
| Adam Brenneman | 1/23/2019 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2026 | 2nd |
| Cynthia Greene C | 3/14/2012 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2026 | 5th |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): Res 4960, Res 5679
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: The Mayor and Council may appoint one member outside the city as a representative of the rural fire districts that contract with the City for fire protection.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
