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Council confirms Parks & Rec appointments and approves commemorative bench for former mayor

Umatilla City Council · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Council confirmed two Parks & Recreation advisory-committee appointments and approved a recommendation to place a commemorative bench and issue a proclamation honoring former Mayor Mary Diedrich at the planned community garden at Riverview Park.

Council voted to confirm Carita Del Veil and Daniel Ochoa Jr. to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The motions were seconded and approved by roll call.

Council then discussed ways to remember former Mayor Mary Diedrich. Staff and the arts and recreation committee recommended placing a commemorative bench at the future community garden in Riverview Park and issuing a proclamation reserving a remembrance day. Council supported the idea, moved to accept the recommendation, and approved the action by roll call; staff said funding for the bench had been budgeted.