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Dallas council designates city manager as lead lobbyist, flags Highway 22/51 safety as priority
Summary
The Dallas City Council agreed to have the city manager serve as the city's lead legislative lobbyist and discussed pushing for state transportation funding for the Highway 22/51 interchange after residents and staff flagged rising crashes and safety concerns.
The Dallas City Council on Jan. 26 agreed by consensus to designate the city manager as the city’s lead lobbyist for the 2025 Oregon legislative session and discussed pushing state transportation funding and attention to the troubled intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 51.
The action is meant to allow the city to respond quickly to fast-moving bills and committee deadlines by authorizing staff to draft and submit testimony and to coordinate with city leaders, the League of Oregon Cities and neighboring jurisdictions. City Manager Brian recommended the approach and asked the council to serve as advisors on legislative issues.
Why it matters: Councilors and residents said the…
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