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Philomath council finalizes legislative talking points: public‑notice fix, sewer funding request and park update
Summary
Council approved a legislative agenda for city‑day visits to the state capital that emphasizes: clarifying the 2023 public‑notice law so small cities can use local online outlets, seeking roughly $5 million for a 19th‑Street sewer main to unlock housing, and updating legislators on historic park construction and fundraising needs.
Philomath’s City Council on Jan. 27 finalized the list of priorities it will present during an upcoming city‑day visit to the state Capitol.
Public‑notice law: Councilors emphasized support for a legislative fix to preserve small cities’ ability to publish legally required public notices in local online news outlets. Staff told the council that the 2023 change in state law introduced ambiguity about whether voluntary online membership qualifies as a newspaper subscription; staff said the council will provide evidence of local readership to legislators. "We want to advocate in support of…
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