The United States of America will commemorate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s history. As part of Oregon’s commitment to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States a group of citizens and organization leaders have stepped forward willing to organize and support local events in honor of this momentous occasion. The City will help establish a central database of events happening in Oregon. The city council supported the establishment of a 250th Commemoration Committee and appoint the following members:
Roger Cain, Jessica Cash, John Dickson (Chairman), Mike Glenn, Lee Haddick, Jeff Hallock, Dave Head, Jeff Hendricks, Mark Herman, Liz Hiemstra, Matthew Lenox, John Lindhorst, and Karly Spell.