Budget committee discusses DEI, related position
With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs under fire at the federal level, members of the McMinnville budget committee advocated for removing the term DEI from city documents during the May 22 budget ...
Stopping By: A garden for growing
Abraham and Sara Hanson’s garden has grown and changed over the years, just as their children have. In fact, many of the changes — planting fruit trees so the children could snack, adding ...
Committee settles on tax increase of 50 cents
McMinnville’s property tax rate will increase 50 cents next fiscal year, to $4.52 per $1,000 of assessed value, following a trend of adding back 50-cent increments annually following the departure ...
Citing policy, Mac won’t recognize Pride Month
Going against the wishes of over 1,000 petitioners, the city of McMinnville will not issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month under Mayor Kim Morris’ policy. Residents Ames Bierly and ...
Budget committee dips into reserves to avoid some cuts
McMinnville’s Budget Committee fell short of reserve goals by approximately $1 million, choosing instead to fund many items proposed to be cut. The 13-member committee approved a $121,290,685 budget ...
Pedestrian killed at Old Sheridan and Cypress
A McMinnville pedestrian was killed when she was struck by a pickup at Old Sheridan Road and Cypress Lane about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
Proposed PD cuts partially reinstated by budget committee
The McMinnville Budget Committee voted 10-2 to restore three of six police department positions proposed to be cut in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget Wednesday, and discussed covering the $521,100 in salary ...
MSD budget committee sends plan to board
McMinnville School District’s Budget Committee on Wednesday approved a $154 million spending plan to send to the school board for final approval before June 30. The proposal includes $104.6 million ...
Mac PD cracks down on speeders
McMinnville Police conducted two speed enforcement traffic details this month, focusing on areas identified as dangerous by members of the public. The first focused detail occurred May 12 and targeted ...
Life stories sketched and painted during Art Hour at McMinnville church
People who go to the First Presbyterian Church for breakfast on Wednesdays can now stay to create art, as well. Janice Jones and Christine Pritts started the 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. arts hour to give unhoused ...
YMCA to return next year for after-school programming
The YMCA will offer after-school programs for McMinnville elementary schools next year, and Wascher Elementary in Lafayette likely will continue its afternoon program sponsored by a grant from a church, ...
Committee discusses potential conflicts of interest
Two McMinnville Budget Committee members have conflicts of interest on decisions related to the library and police department, but both will stay on after disclosing the conflicts and discussing the matter ...
Mac proposes to eliminate MEDP funding
As part of planned cuts, the city of McMinnville is proposing to eliminate its $75,000 annual contribution to the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership. A public campaign has emerged to protest ...
Mac budget committee begins work on FY 25 / 26 budget
The sky isn’t falling for the city of McMinnville, but tough financial decisions lie ahead as the city began its budget meetings last week. “While the overall budget is a challenge, an extreme ...
Superintendent survey open through Tuesday
Residents have through Tuesday, May 20, to fill out a survey about characteristics they hope for in McMinnville’s next school superintendent. The brief questionnaire is available at survey.k12insight.com/r/McMinnville2025. Responses ...
