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Independence at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 4
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes (09/18/2026)
Approved 4–0Planning CommissionNov 2Liquor License Application: Independence Liquor Store (Gilbert)
Approved 5–0City CouncilOct 27Resolution 26-1665 — Declaring Independence Sports Park Surplus Property
Approved 5–0City CouncilOct 27Resolution 26-1666 — Authorizing Sale of Sports Park to Capital Football Club
Approved 5–0City CouncilOct 27
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV2Planning CommissionTranscribedVideo
Downtown parking fix in the works: C Street time limits and better signs could be coming
- OCT27City CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council OKs selling Sports Park to Salem soccer club for $275K to shore up city reserves
- OCT26Library BoardTranscribedVideo
Library Board strikes outdated CARE card from lending policy — and the library's fate now hinges on November's fee vote
- OCT21Traffic Safety CommissionTranscribedVideo
Crash numbers trending down, but e-bike and scooter trouble keeps Independence police busy
- OCT15Parks BoardTranscribedVideo
Parks Board votes 3-1 to ask council to find a way to reopen parks — even if the fee vote fails
- OCT14Museum Advisory Board
Museum Advisory Board - Oct 14, 2026
Frequently asked about Independence
When does the Independence City Council meet?
The City Council holds regular meetings at Independence City Hall, 555 S Main Street, at 6:30 PM, generally on the second Tuesday of the month, with work sessions on other dates. See the CivicClerk portal for the current calendar.
Where can I find Independence council agendas and minutes?
Agendas, packets and minutes are posted on the city's CivicClerk portal (independenceor.portal.civicclerk.com) and linked from OpenOregon meeting pages.
How is the Independence City Council chosen?
The mayor and six councilors are elected at large in non-partisan elections each November of even-numbered years. The mayor serves a two-year term and councilors four-year terms, which begin January 1. All positions are volunteer and unpaid.
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