City Council

City Council

The Council is the policy-making body of the city. They adopt laws and regulations, adopt annual City goals and objectives and adopt budgets providing a wide range of public services. They give direction to city staff through the City Manager who serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The Mayor is the leader of the governing body and presides over the council meetings. The mayor only votes in the case of a tie vote by the city councilors.

Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the McMinnville Civic Hall at 200 NE 2nd Street. City Council meetings are a foundational element of McMinnville governance allowing Citizens an opportunity to speak to their elected officials directly and to watch governance in action. Each session is open to the public, streamed live and replayed on local community TV channels. All material is also posted on the City's website before each meeting and material is retained on the site for historical purposes.

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Mayor, City of McMinnville
Kim Morris Phone: Coming Soon
Email: Kim.Morris@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

BIO COMING SOON

Term expires: 12/31/2028

Councilor, Ward 1
Sal Peralta Phone: (503) 437-2833
Email: Sal.Peralta@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

Sal Peralta was appointed city councilor in Ward 1 to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Councilor Kevin Jeffries. Ward 1 is in the southwest corner of the city and is bounded by Davis St. to the east and SW 2nd St to the north. Major features include Linfield College, City Hall, Discovery Meadows Park, McMinnville's Police and Fire stations along with several of the city's churches, retail shopping centers and businesses. Peralta is McMinnville's representative on the Mid-Willamette Council of Governments.

"It is the honor of a lifetime to be appointed to serve in this position. Although this is a volunteer board, I am passionate about the work and I am very interested in learning all sides of the issues on matters that come before the council. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions, comments or concerns you may have."

Term expires: 12/31/2026

Councilor, Ward 1
Chris Chenoweth Phone: (971) 287-8671
Email: Chris.Chenoweth@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

"As a 35+ year resident of McMinnville every aspect of my life is entwined with this community. I am excited to bring my experience as a business owner to my first term as your city councilor. I believe in the servant leader model of leadership and look forward to serving McMinnville residents. I’m committed to the community in which I live and have been involved with the business community as well as the faith community. This has included being active in the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce and an being an active member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church. In McMinnville I graduated from high school, married my wonderful wife Kamie and with her raised our amazing girls."

Term expires: 12/31/2028

Councilor, Ward 2
Dan Tucholsky Phone: Coming Soon
Email: Dan.Tucholsky@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

BIO COMING SOON

Term expires: 12/31/2028

Councilor, Ward 2
Zack Geary Phone: (503) 560-0617
Email: Zack.Geary@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

I am passionate about service to our city! I have been working hard for years to give back and do my part to create and sustain a McMinnville in which we all can thrive. Community service is important to me as a husband, father, and citizen.

I am proud to be a native McMinnvillian. After graduating McMinnville High School in 2004, I attended the University of Oregon to study Political Science and History. Professionally, after working with a local construction firm for nearly a decade, I have partnered to start my own construction company, Branch Geary Inc. Prior to my governmental services, I have spent time on the boards for McMinnville Downtown Association, the McMinnville City Club, Yamhill County Parks and Recreation, Nourish Yamhill Valley, and the Walnut City Music Festival. In addition, prior to my election to City Council, I served as vice-chair of the McMinnville Planning Commission. I bring my passion, energy, and creativity to the McMinnville City Council, continuing to work hard to keep our town unique and livable for current and future residents.

We all recognize that McMinnville is a special place. I intend to preserve, enhance, and build on the things that make us special – parks, schools, services, people, and vision. McMinnville is ready to move forward together, towards a bright future, where we provide for all our citizens in a comprehensive way. I am eager to do my part.

When not working, I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife Samantha and our son Hiram – reading, playing, running, exploring, and laughing.

As your City Councilor, it is my goal to fully represent you. Your input will always be welcome and deserving of my response.

“The strength of government and the happiness of the governed is the freedom of the common people to mutually and naturally support each other.” – Thomas Paine

Term expires: 12/31/2026

Councilor, Ward 3
Jessica Payne Phone: (971) 517-0957
Email: Jessica.Payne@mcminnvilleoregon.gov