Evans takes the helm as Gates mayor
Gates Councilor Ron Evans has been elected by his fellow council members to serve as the city’s mayor. Evans, who was elected and sworn in at the November meeting, replaces Brian Gander, who resigned Oct. […]
Gates seeks new mayor
The City of Gates is looking for a new mayor. The City Council declared a vacancy at its Oct. 19 meeting after Brian Gander resigned the position Oct. 12 amid concerns about a recall campaign. […]
Gates mayor Gander resigns amid recall petition
Gates mayor Brian Gander has resigned, and the Gates City Council will be charged with naming his successor. Gander, who moved from councilor to mayor in January after the Sept. 29, 2022, death of Mayor […]
Gates water system gets $400,000 federal boost
Gates has received a $400,000 federal grant to upgrade its water system and make it more fire-resilient. “This is huge,” said Gates mayor-elect Brian Gander, who will be sworn in Jan. 19. “We are a […]
Gander set to become mayor of Gates
Brian Gander is on the verge of taking over as mayor of Gates. Gander, once the Nov. 8 election results are certified on Dec. 5, will be sworn in as mayor at the City Council’s […]
Incumbents lead for Detroit council seats
Detroit voters are looking to its incumbent councilors to keep guiding the Santiam Canyon city, which is still in recovery from the 2020 wildfires. City Council incumbents Michele Tesdal (73 votes, 26.74%), Denny Nielsen (63 […]
Gates mayor Ron Carmickle dies at age 70
Ron Carmickle, the mayor of Gates, has died. Carmickle was elected in 2020 after earlier that year being recalled as a city councilor amid the fractious politics of the small Santiam Canyon community. Carmickle, 70, […]
Five running for four council spots in Detroit
Five candidates are vying for four spots on the Detroit City Council on the Nov. 8 ballot. Incumbents Todd Smith, Greg Sheppard, Denny Nielsen and Michele Tesdal all are seeking new four-year terms. They are […]
Canyon mayors honored for recovery work
The Santiam Canyon communities have been honored by Travel Salem at the agency’s annual award program. Canyon residents and officials were singled out for being the “most resilient” part of Oregon, based on the region’s […]
Gates to get 16 tiny homes at motel site
By James Day A 16-unit tiny home village will become a reality later this spring in Gates. The development, part of continuing relief efforts from the devastating 2020 wildfires in the Santiam Canyon, involved the […]
