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Philomath council proclaims city an "age‑friendly community," adopts Resolution 25‑23
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 25‑23 on Sept. 8, affirming goals to support older residents and adapt city policy on land use, housing and transportation to changing demographics.
Philomath’s City Council approved Resolution 25‑23 on Sept. 8, proclaiming the city’s commitment to become an age‑friendly community and endorsing work on health, safety and economic supports for older residents.
Councilor Jessica Andrade moved approval and Councilor Richard Sosa seconded. The motion passed by the council with all members present voting in favor.
The resolution, as read during the meeting, cites local demographic data and commits the city to promote health, safety and sustained economic growth while adapting land use, housing and transportation decisions to community needs. During the discussion, Councilor Diane Crocker and Inclusivity Committee member Jane Sherwood were credited with helping revise the proclamation so the city could pursue age‑friendly goals without formally joining AARP’s network.
Council action: the council voted to approve Resolution 25‑23, with Councilor Andrade moving and Councilor Sosa seconding the motion. The meeting record shows the motion passed 6 to 0.
What happens next: councilors and committee volunteers plan senior‑focused community meetings and resource events; the council noted a senior meeting scheduled for the following morning at the library.
