First Benton County Town Hall To Be Held In Corvallis July 1st
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd Launches Summer Town Hall Series
Benton County residents will have their opportunities this summer to meet with County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd as he launches a series of eight town halls across the county.
The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Corvallis Community Center. These town halls act as a place where residents can hear updates on county projects, ask questions, and share concerns directly with their elected representative.
Shepherd, who served two terms on the Corvallis City Council before being elected to the Benton County Board of Commissioners in 2024, said the meetings are intended to bring local government directly into communities throughout the county. He took office in January 2025.
“The best way to find out what folks in Benton County need is to go to where people live, work, and play and listen to them,” Shepherd said. “During my campaign I made a commitment to hold town halls around the county every year. Pressing needs and urgent concerns are always changing. It’s important to keep open, two-way communication.”
According to Benton County, each town hall will last about an hour and provide residents with an opportunity to learn about county progress over the past year, ask questions, and voice concerns. Several meetings will also include local mayors and other elected officials.
2026 Town Hall Schedule
July 1 — 5:00 p.m. — Corvallis Community Center, Corvallis
July 11 — 11:30 a.m. — Alsea Community Library, Alsea
July 25 — 11:30 a.m. — Summit Grange Hall, Summit
July 25 — 3:30 p.m. — Philomath Museum, Philomath
July 26 — 11:30 a.m. — Adair County Park, Adair Village
July 26 — 3:30 p.m. — North Albany Park, North Albany
August 8 — 11:30 a.m. — Kepi Nak-Nak Café, Monroe
August 8 — 3:30 p.m. — Alpine Community Center, Alpine
County officials note that Shepherd will be speaking on his own behalf during the events and not for the full Board of Commissioners. He also will not discuss or take public comment on any open land-use cases that could come before the county.
Residents can attend any of the meetings regardless of where they live in Benton County.
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