City Council

Overview

The City Council is composed of five council members and a mayor elected at large. One council member is elected as president of the council, to serve in the mayor's absence.  
The City Council establishes city policy, enacts ordinances, authorizes budgetary appropriations, and appoints the city administrator.



Meetings
  • 5:00 pm
  • First and third Thursday of each month
  • City Council Chambers
   1 Morgan Drive
   Oberlin, KS

City Council COVID-19 Meeting Procedure

There are two ways to join a City Council Meeting:

1. Watch LIVE at the Oberlin, KS Facebook Page

OR

2. Call 866-970-7872, when prompted enter the participant ID# 218751

If you have a public comment you can:

1. Call the office prior to the meeting at 785-475-2217

2. Email the office prior to the meeting at mketterl@oberlinkansas.gov

City Council Members

Mayor Garrett McDougal

Council Member Mike Dempewolf

Council Member Scott Gawith

Council Member Deb Lohoefener

Council Member Jim Marchello

Council Member Kristin McHugh