Faith-Based Advisory Committee

Leaders of Hermiston’s faith community meet to advise the City Council on areas where City goals cross paths with programs currently offered by the local faith community. The committee has been involved with such projects as the I Love My City cleanup and services days, local school adoptions, and Family Promise.

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Meetings

The Committee usually meets the first Monday of every other month, with the exception of Holiday's and some summer months, at 4 p.m. at City Hall. Representatives from the City Council and city staff are also included. Agendas and Minutes are available online. 

Committee Members

Members should be in leadership positions within local faith or similar organizations. The Committee has 3-year terms running from January 1st to December 31st for period specified.

Position Member Name Term Expires
Position #1 James Lafolette, Chair December 31, 2023
Position #2 Terry Cummings December 31, 2023
Position #3

Dean Hackett

December 31, 2024
Position #4 Chris Hankel, Vice Chair December 31, 2024
Position #5 Daniel Mahon December 31, 2025

 

Youth Advisors: None at this time.

 

City Representatives:

  • Jackie Linton & Rod Hardin, City Councilors
  • Lilly Alarcon-Strong, CMC, City Recorder