Focusing On The Needs Of The Community

Active listening, transparent communication, and inclusive practices that consider diverse perspectives

Focusing On The Needs Of The Community

Active listening, transparent communication, and inclusive practices that consider diverse perspectives

Elected Officials

Independence City Charter states the council will be comprised of six council positions, all elected ‘at-large’ for 4-year terms.

The current members of the city council are:

mayor kate schwarzler

Mayor

Kate Schwarzler

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Shannon
Corr

Position #1
Term Expires:
12-31-26

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Marilyn
Morton

Position #2
Term Expires:
12-31-26

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Dawn
Roden

Position #3
Term Expires:
12-31-28

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Evan
Sorce

Position #4
Term Expires:
12-31-26

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Bill
Boisvert

Position #5
Term Expires:
12-31-28

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Kathy
Martin-Willis

Position #6
Term Expires:
12-31-28

The City Council is the legislative branch of our local government. The Council adopts laws called ordinances, sets policies, adopts the budget, levies taxes, and conducts public meetings.

State & Federal Representatives

Who Represents Independence

  • Oregon Senate (SD-10): Sen. Deb Patterson
  • Oregon House (HD-20): Rep. Paul Evans
  • U.S. House (OR-6): Rep. Andrea Salinas
  • U.S. Senate: Sen. Jeff Merkley, Sen. Ron Wyden

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