Umatilla · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Umatilla voter guide

Camping in parks

Jul 21, 2026

Adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesBruce McLaneMoved and voted yes on adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesChristi PankratzSeconded and voted yes on adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDennis McMillanVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 888, updating the city's camping regulations, with an emergency clause so it took effect at once (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Umatilla City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026Link

City budget

Jun 16, 2026

Adopting the 2026-27 city budget and tax levy

Result as recorded: Resolutions 55-2026 to 58-2026, passed 6-0, June 2026

  • YesBruce McLaneVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget and tax levy (Resolutions 55-2026 to 58-2026, passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget and tax levy (Resolutions 55-2026 to 58-2026, passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesDennis McMillanMoved and voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget and tax levy (Resolutions 55-2026 to 58-2026, passed 6-0, June 2026).
  • YesKatie McMillanSeconded and voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget and tax levy (Resolutions 55-2026 to 58-2026, passed 6-0, June 2026).

Umatilla City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link

Community events

Dec 2, 2025

Returning Landing Days to a two-day festival with a Latino focus on Friday evening

Result as recorded: passed 5-1, December 2025

  • YesBruce McLaneMoved and voted yes on returning Landing Days to a two-day festival with a Latino focus on Friday evening (passed 5-1, December 2025).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on returning Landing Days to a two-day festival with a Latino focus on Friday evening (passed 5-1, December 2025).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on returning Landing Days to a two-day festival with a Latino focus on Friday evening (passed 5-1, December 2025).
  • NoDennis McMillanVoted no on returning Landing Days to a two-day festival with a Latino focus on Friday evening (passed 5-1, December 2025).

Umatilla City Council minutes, December 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025Link

Downtown grants

Jul 21, 2026

Awarding the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District the full $24,100 project cost through the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesBruce McLaneVoted yes on awarding the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District the full $24,100 project cost through the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesChristi PankratzSeconded and voted yes on awarding the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District the full $24,100 project cost through the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDennis McMillanMoved and voted yes on awarding the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District the full $24,100 project cost through the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on awarding the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District the full $24,100 project cost through the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program (passed 5-0, July 2026).

Umatilla City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026Link

Police station

Oct 7, 2025

Resolution 11-2026, stating the council's official support for Bond Measure 30-168 for a new police station

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, October 2025

  • YesDennis McMillanMoved and voted yes on Resolution 11-2026, stating the council's official support for Bond Measure 30-168 for a new police station (passed 6-0, October 2025).
  • YesKatie McMillanSeconded and voted yes on Resolution 11-2026, stating the council's official support for Bond Measure 30-168 for a new police station (passed 6-0, October 2025).

Umatilla City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025Link

Rock the Locks festival

Aug 5, 2025

Resolution 04-2026, extending the Rock the Locks Music Festival through 2028 with annual reviews

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, August 2025

  • YesBruce McLaneSeconded and voted yes on Resolution 04-2026, extending the Rock the Locks Music Festival through 2028 with annual reviews (passed 6-0, August 2025).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on Resolution 04-2026, extending the Rock the Locks Music Festival through 2028 with annual reviews (passed 6-0, August 2025).
  • YesDennis McMillanVoted yes on Resolution 04-2026, extending the Rock the Locks Music Festival through 2028 with annual reviews (passed 6-0, August 2025).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on Resolution 04-2026, extending the Rock the Locks Music Festival through 2028 with annual reviews (passed 6-0, August 2025).

Umatilla City Council minutes, August 5, 2025 · Aug 5, 2025Link

Urban renewal

Jul 21, 2026

Adopting the East and West Umatilla Urban Renewal Plans

Result as recorded: Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesBruce McLaneMoved and voted yes on adopting the East Umatilla Urban Renewal Plan and voted yes on the West plan (Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesChristi PankratzVoted yes on adopting the East and West Umatilla Urban Renewal Plans (Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on adopting the East and West Umatilla Urban Renewal Plans (Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesDennis McMillanVoted yes on adopting the East and West Umatilla Urban Renewal Plans and moved the West plan (Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on adopting the East and West Umatilla Urban Renewal Plans (Ordinances 884 and 885, each passed 5-0, July 2026).

Umatilla City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026Link

Water and sewer hookups

Sep 15, 2026

Resolution 10-2027, creating the Brownell Area Utility Connection Assistance Grant Program

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesBruce McLaneSeconded and voted yes on Resolution 10-2027, creating the Brownell Area Utility Connection Assistance Grant Program (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesDaren DuflothVoted yes on Resolution 10-2027, creating the Brownell Area Utility Connection Assistance Grant Program (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesDennis McMillanMoved and voted yes on Resolution 10-2027, creating the Brownell Area Utility Connection Assistance Grant Program (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesKatie McMillanVoted yes on Resolution 10-2027, creating the Brownell Area Utility Connection Assistance Grant Program (passed 4-0, September 2026).

Umatilla City Council draft minutes, September 15, 2026 (in the October 6, 2026 council packet) · Sep 15, 2026Link

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