The City of Carlton is currently seeking applicants to fill one (1) vacancy on the Visit Carlton Tourism Committee with a term expiring on December 31st, 2023.
The Tourism Committee assists the Carlton City Council with the disbursal of Transient Room Tax (TRT) funds for the express purpose of promoting tourism to Carlton. The Committee is authorized to propose tourism, advertising programs, and evaluate regional tourism related partnerships and tourism funding related proposals brought by third parties such as business associations, individual business owners, or Carlton residents. Currently, meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM via Zoom.
The Visit Carlton Tourism Committee consists of the Mayor of the City of Carlton and not less than five members appointed by the City Council. The committee shall include one additional member of the City Council and not less than four at-large members. At-large members shall be generally representative of the tourism and hospitality interests represented in the community (i.e. lodging, wineries, restaurants, retail, etc). Preference will be given to applicants that represent lodging businesses or the interests of lowest representation by the current membership.
This is a volunteer position and the appointment will become effective immediately upon Council approval.
If you are interested in the Visit Carlton Tourism Committee position, you may download the City of Carlton Application for Boards/Commissions below, or pick up an application at Carlton City Hall.
You can mail, email, fax or drop off your application to:
City of Carlton
Attn: Julie Brandão
191 E. Main Street, Carlton, OR 97111
Fax: (503) 852-7761
jbrandao [at] ci.carlton.or.us (jbrandao[at]ci[dot]carlton[dot]or[dot]us)