About the commission
The Airport Advisory Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and staff concerning the long-term, facility and operational needs of the Albany Municipal Airport. They consider and make recommendations concerning the capital improvement projects applicable to the airport and the priorities which they believe will best serve airport needs.
Upcoming meetings
The Airport Advisory Commission usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m..
December 21, 2023, 3:30pm (Canceled)
Santiam Room, City Hall
January 18, 2024, 3:30pm
Santiam Room, City Hall
Staff liaison
Robb Romeo
Transportation Manager
541-917-7605
City Council's annual advisory group recruitment is open now!
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Origer | 5/24/2023 | Ward 1-a | 12/31/2023 | — |
| Vacant | APPLY | Ward 3-b | 12/31/2024 | — |
| Gar Burroughs | 8/23/2017 | Ward 2-b | 12/31/2024 | 2nd |
| Chuck Kratch C | 1/11/2012 | Ward 1-b | 12/31/2024 | 4th |
| Mel Huffman | 1/30/2023 | Mayor | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Garry Barnes VC | 10/13/2021 | Ward 2-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
| Theophilus Warren | 1/30/2023 | Ward 3-a | 12/31/2025 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): AMC 2.26
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 3 years.
(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: Membership may be extended to any qualified person with an interest in the Albany Municipal Airport with the exception of anyone found to have significant financial interest in the anticipated considerations of the Commission.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart from within their ward whenever possible with nominations ratified by the Council.
