July 2022
Mayor's Message
Council Policy Research Priorities:
Discuss solutions to water shortages with federal, state, and local officials.
Create an online water bill payment system.
Prepare for water acquisition this summer and find a permanent solution to annual water shortages.
City Recorder's Message
Election Announcement
Have you ever thought about running for office? Serving as an elected official is a sacred duty in our republic. Sodaville has 4 City Councilors and the Mayor who together comprise the City Council. The Mayor serves a 2-year term, while 2 Councilors serve a 4-year term. Sodaville’s Mayor and 2 Councilors will be on the ballot this November, and citizens are encouraged to run.
In order to be elected, individuals registered to vote within the boundaries of the Sodaville city limits must file for either Mayor or City Council by August 30. Under State law, the election form must be accompanied by a number of signatures equivalent to at least 1% of the number of people who voted in the election for Governor the last that position was elected to a full 4-year term (2018). 158 people vote for Governor in Sodaville in 2018, so individuals who wish to run for City Council must obtain at least two signatures from people registered to vote within the Sodaville city limits.
Election filing forms must be obtained from Sodaville City Hall and filed with me so that I may submit the paperwork to the Linn County Clerk. Visit me in City Hall or call for more information.
Best regards,
- Alex McHaddad, City Recorder (Personal Cell 541-805-2630)
Office Hours
Sodaville City Hall is open 8AM-2PM Monday-Friday and by appointment. You can set up an in-person appointment by contacting City Recorder Alex McHaddad at (541) 258-888 2 or sodaville@cityofsodaville.org.
FRIENDLY CITY ORDINANCE REMINDERS
City property and parks are CLOSED from dusk until dawn.
Absolutely NO alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes are allowed on city properties or in parks.
Please maintain your lawns, keep all grass & weeds below 10” tall.
Please keep all grass, weeds & blackberry bushes out of ditches & out of roadways lining your property.
Quiet time is from 9PM until 6AM, please be respectful to others. This includes EXCESSIVE dog barking!
While walking your dog, clean up your dog’s poo in the yard/driveway they use. YOU ARE ON CAMERA!
If your trashcan spills over into the streets and ditches, please clean it up.
Thank you everyone for keeping Sodaville clean and a beautiful place to live for all of us!!
Public Works Update
The new water meters have helped to find several leaks. They also have greatly reduced the cities water loss.
As required by the DEQ this is an educational announcement following.
4 Reasons Why Dog Poop Cleanup is Important
Reason #1: Dog Poop Isn’t a Fertilizer Like Cow Poop
Reason #2: Dog Poop Can Affect Our Water
Reason #3: Cleaning Up Dog Poop is the Law
Reason #4: Cleaning Up Poop Makes Life Easier in the Long Run!
For more detailed info:
J D Burns, Public Works Director. 541-258-8882. Cell 541-801-1053. sodavillepw@cityofsodaville.org
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Sodaville residents who need assistance paying water bills may now receive assistance through Community Services Consortium in Albany. The winter application season for the general public opened December 1st. Individuals who need urgent utility assistance due to emergencies, including service shutoff, may contact CSC at any time.
Call 541-926-7163