The City of Burns will be holding an Executive Session on May 13, 2026, at City Hall at 5:30 p.m.: https://aptg.co/DRzCnk
This executive session is subject to cancellation without notice. The public will not be permitted to attend the executive session; provided, however, representatives of the news media and designated staff will be allowed to attend the executive session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any deliberations occurring during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the executive session as previously announced. No decision will be made in the executive session.
This executive session is subject to cancellation without notice. The public will not be permitted to attend the executive session; provided, however, representatives of the news media and designated staff will be allowed to attend the executive session. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any deliberations occurring during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the executive session as previously announced. No decision will be made in the executive session.
The City of Burns will be having a City Council meeting on May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. City Council Agenda Packet: https://aptg.co/fJ8gNm
The City of Burns Public Works crew hard at work!
The Planning Commission will be having a Planning Commission meeting on May 6, 2026 in the City of Burns Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission agenda packet : https://aptg.co/FfLdbc
R3 Budget Committee Meeting Materials for FY 2026/2027: https://cityofburnsor.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/27116794
The City Council meeting scheduled for this evening (April 22, 2026) will be canceled due to not having a quorum. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our next meeting will be May 13, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
The city is going to begin spraying for mosquitos again soon. If residents have complaints or questions, they can visit harneymosquito.org for more information or to report mosquito problems.
City Council Agenda for April 22, 2026: https://aptg.co/XRzy-0
City Council Agenda Packet for April 8, 2026: https://aptg.co/19n82q
Cemetery Agenda for April 7, 2026: https://aptg.co/0KG77p
HELP CONTROL HAZARDOUS VEGETATION : https://aptg.co/DPj1Ns
Approved March 11, 2026 City Council Minutes: https://aptg.co/l5bKBm
REVISED DATE FOR SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOW SET FOR MAY 6, 2026 : https://aptg.co/Q3m1Lc
City Council Agenda Packet for March 25, 2026: https://aptg.co/Z3vxYz
Signed Ordinance No. 26-908: https://aptg.co/jzn34G
VACANT COUNCIL SEAT:
City Council – Filling and Vacancies
The Burns City Council has an opening for a city council member.
Please submit a letter of interest to the City of Burns by April 8, 2026. Applicants will
Be expected to be present at the City Council meeting on April 8, 2026 to present themselves. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Burns City Hall.
Thank you for your interest.
Burns Charter Section 4.9 Vacancies/Filling
A vacancy in the Council shall be filled by appointment of the Council. The appointee’s term of office runs from the time of qualifying for the office after the appointment and until expiration of the term of the predecessor who has left the office vacant.
Section 6.1 Qualifications
Applicants shall be legally registered voters.
Applicants shall be 21 years of age and shall have resided in the city during the 12 months immediately before being elected or appointed to the office.
Section 6.3 Oath
Before assuming City Office an oath shall be taken that to faithfully perform the duties of the office and support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon.
City Council – Filling and Vacancies
The Burns City Council has an opening for a city council member.
Please submit a letter of interest to the City of Burns by April 8, 2026. Applicants will
Be expected to be present at the City Council meeting on April 8, 2026 to present themselves. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Burns City Hall.
Thank you for your interest.
Burns Charter Section 4.9 Vacancies/Filling
A vacancy in the Council shall be filled by appointment of the Council. The appointee’s term of office runs from the time of qualifying for the office after the appointment and until expiration of the term of the predecessor who has left the office vacant.
Section 6.1 Qualifications
Applicants shall be legally registered voters.
Applicants shall be 21 years of age and shall have resided in the city during the 12 months immediately before being elected or appointed to the office.
Section 6.3 Oath
Before assuming City Office an oath shall be taken that to faithfully perform the duties of the office and support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of the State of Oregon.
Video recording of the March 11, 2026 City Council meeting:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/ix7HyjEVBazXLdDq34bk1zMNqwZXxvbyxcxD3RgxP-HVN5AE33zIj3pjUm1lxFWN.v_YBqgFvOhO8Ecta?startTime=1773277382000
Passcode: 2JSb33$L
Harney County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Update: https://aptg.co/vjF9VS
Approved City Council Minutes - February 25, 2026: https://aptg.co/S4Zf5n
Approved City Council Minutes - February 18, 2026: https://aptg.co/r8gCTD