Lafayette council prepares ballot measure

The Lafayette City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, to vote on the explanatory statement for the November ballot measure regarding Canyon View Pump Station. As required by the city ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Lafayette City Administrator Branden Dross, center, and Administrative Services Manager Jamie Rhodes stand outside of their offices at city hall. In the back, City Recorder Kennedee Harrison sits at her desk in the hallway next to the bathroom. Dross said he must leave the building often to make private or employee-related phone calls. “I’m very loud. But even if I wasn’t so loud, (the walls are) paper thin,” he said.

Tight quarters: Lafayette staff seeks more work, service space at city hall

Lafayette is outgrowing its city hall, and city staff is asking for additional space. There are many issues with the current building, City Administrator Branden Dross told councilors during the June ...

Night Out events planned around Yamhill County

Several Yamhill County cities will host community parties on National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 4. National Night Out is an annual celebration intended to build community relationships with local law enforcement ...

Lafayette flagpole in limbo

The Lafayette City Council decided not to appeal a planning commission ruling on the proposed Veterans Park flagpole when it met for a special meeting on the issue Thursday, July 23. Councilors applied ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register file photo##Neighbors of Veterans Park in Lafayette objected to the height of a planned flagpole that will be placed near Bridge Street — on the other end of the park from this view. The planning commission ruled to allow a 50-foot pole, shorter than the 70-foot one the city council envisioned.

Lafayette planners limit council plans for flagpole at Veterans Park

The Lafayette Planning Commission ruled that size does matter when it reduced a proposed flagpole at Veterans Park to 50 feet. Inspired by patriotism and a bigger-is-better attitude, the Lafayette ...

Lafayette looks at raising permit fees

A city having lower permit fees might be alluring for residents, but the Lafayette city administrator believes it is a burden for taxpayers. The Lafayette City Council is reviewing the city’s Master ...

Lafayette council to vote on ballot initiative

The Lafayette City Council on Thursday, July 9, will consider the proposed ballot language that, if approved, will allow the city to expend grant money to repair the Canyon View Pump Station. The Lafayette ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Emcee Zach Martin, dressed as Uncle Sam, chats with visitors during Saturday in the Park.

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