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City Council
JUNE 9, 2026
CITY COUNCIL WARD 2 VACANCY
The City Council of the City of Milton-Freewater is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for a Ward 2 City Council position.
Candidates for the seat in question must be residents of Ward 2 for at least six months and be registered to vote. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Emily Holden. The term for this seat expires December 31, 2028.
To be considered for the appointment, candidates must complete an application by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026.
To apply, or for further information please contact City Recorder Leanne Steadman at City Hall, P.O. Box 6, Milton-Freewater or by calling 938-8233, or email leanne.steadman@milton-freewater-or.gov .
See below at the bottom of the page for a complete application packet.
CANDIDATE(S) THAT HAVE FILED
Steve Irving - At Large Position #2 - Incumbent (Candidate Filing Form is below in its entirety)
John Lyon - Ward 1 - Incumbent (Candidate Filing Form is below in its entirety)
Wes Koklich - At Large Position #3 - Incumbent (Candidate Filing Form is below in its entirety)
NOTICE OF MEASURE ELECTION
SEL 802 - Shall the City of Milton-Freewater City Charter be Amended? (Completed Form and Explanatory Statement is below in its entirety)
QUORUM NOTICES
6/05/2026 NOTICE is hereby given that the Milton-Freewater City Council will participate in interviews for the City Manager recruitment on June 12, 2026, beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the Police Department located at 716 S. Columbia Street, Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862. A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance, this is not a Council meeting, and no deliberations or decisions will be conducted by the Milton-Freewater City Council during this gathering.
6/05/2026 NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council may be in attendance at a City Manager Candidate Meet and Greet social gathering on June 11, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. This is not a Council meeting, and no deliberations or decisions towards business will be conducted by the Milton-Freewater City Council during this time.
City Council
The City of Milton-Freewater governing body is a 7 member City Council and Mayor. Three council members are elected by their respected wards and three are elected at large. The mayor is elected by city wide popular vote and represents the City government at official functions, chairs meetings of the Council and in the event of a council tie, votes to break the tie. Council meets on the 2nd Monday at 7 p.m in the Council Chambers, located in the Albee Room of the City Library, 8 S.W. 8th Avenue. Day to day operations of the City are directed by the City Manager.
Mission Statement
“Our mission is to support an exceptional quality of life for all, providing an environment for families and businesses to grow, work, and thrive. We will foster a culturally inclusive community where diversity is celebrated and every resident feels valued. Through collaboration, innovation, and civic pride, we strive to make Milton-Freewater a welcoming and vibrant place to call home.”
Public Meeting Law (PML) Grievances
City of Milton-Freewater meeting bodies, including the City Council and all boards and committees, are subject to Oregon's Public Meeting Law (PML). Violations of the PML should be reported through the grievance process outlined by state law and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). To report a violation of the PML by a City of Milton-Freewater meeting body, submit a written grievance statement to the office of the City Recorder by email to leanne.steadman@milton-freewater-or.gov, in-person at City Hall, 722 S. Main, Milton-Freewater on regular business days between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or mail to City of Milton-Freewater, PO Box 6, Milton-Freewater, Oregon 97862.
Council Agenda
Council Agenda is set on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting. Citizens may approach the City Council with concerns not on the agenda by stating their name and address and limiting their presentation to no longer than 5 minutes.
Adopted Minutes of Past Meetings
Council minutes of each meeting are adopted at the next following meeting. Minutes will not be published until officially adopted. Council minutes of the past 12 months are also available here.
Supporting Documents
2026 Candidate Packet (7 MB) 
Ward map (377 KB) 