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Disclaimer: The Albany Records Project is an independent civic research and journalism organization. We are not a law firm and nothing here is legal advice. Tips are treated as leads to check, not as proof. Before anything is published, we review it for source reliability, litigation holds, redactions, and consent. To report an error or ask for a correction, contact the records desk.

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  • Search SourcesSearch names, agencies, contracts, meetings, budgets, and files in one place.
  • Packet GuidesPlain-language, item-by-item guides to city meeting packets, with page numbers and source links.
  • Meetings & AgendasFind upcoming meetings, agendas, access notes, and source-backed public comment tools.
  • ALPR Ordinance DashboardFollow the cancelled license plate camera contract, the council vote, and what is still pending.
  • ARA WatchFollow CARA grant money: awards, board votes, deadlines, and records still needed.
  • Track the Record TrailFollow our records requests: replies, fees, denials, and appeals.
  • Watch TermsGet an alert when new records match the terms you follow.
  • Sources LibraryCity packets, budgets, and policies — reviewed and searchable in one library.
  • Strategic Plan WatchTrack Albany's 2026–2030 goals by owner, deadline, budget, and proof.
  • Vote the Next PriorityTell us which issues we should work on next.
  • Start an Issue FileTell us about an issue, a missing record, or where to look next.
  • Self-Help Eviction IntakeConfidential intake if you were locked out, shut off, or forced to move.
  • ARP FeedbackSend ideas, bug reports, or suggestions for the site.
  • EducationPlain-language basics on public records and how to take part in local government.
  • ArticlesSource-backed reporting, checked against documents before it is published.
  • ExplainersStep-by-step guides to Oregon's civic rules, in plain words.
  • Topic HubsRecords, sources, and articles grouped by the questions people ask most.
  • VideosClips, highlights, and public comment from local council meetings.
  • MusicLocal audio: community soundtracks and podcasts.
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Records
  • Search SourcesSearch names, agencies, contracts, meetings, budgets, and files in one place.
  • Packet GuidesPlain-language, item-by-item guides to city meeting packets, with page numbers and source links.
  • Meetings & AgendasFind upcoming meetings, agendas, access notes, and source-backed public comment tools.
  • ALPR Ordinance DashboardFollow the cancelled license plate camera contract, the council vote, and what is still pending.
  • ARA WatchFollow CARA grant money: awards, board votes, deadlines, and records still needed.
  • Track the Record TrailFollow our records requests: replies, fees, denials, and appeals.
  • Watch TermsGet an alert when new records match the terms you follow.
  • Sources LibraryCity packets, budgets, and policies — reviewed and searchable in one library.
  • Strategic Plan WatchTrack Albany's 2026–2030 goals by owner, deadline, budget, and proof.
  • Vote the Next PriorityTell us which issues we should work on next.
Take Action
  • Start an Issue FileTell us about an issue, a missing record, or where to look next.
  • Self-Help Eviction IntakeConfidential intake if you were locked out, shut off, or forced to move.
  • ARP FeedbackSend ideas, bug reports, or suggestions for the site.
Read
  • EducationPlain-language basics on public records and how to take part in local government.
  • ArticlesSource-backed reporting, checked against documents before it is published.
  • ExplainersStep-by-step guides to Oregon's civic rules, in plain words.
  • Topic HubsRecords, sources, and articles grouped by the questions people ask most.
  • VideosClips, highlights, and public comment from local council meetings.
  • MusicLocal audio: community soundtracks and podcasts.
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Albany Records Project

A neighbor-funded desk that finds, checks, and publishes Albany's public records — so anyone can see how local decisions get made.

About ARP

  • About
  • Fund Records Fees
  • Partners & Sponsors
  • Feedback
  • Press
  • Contact

Search & Act

  • Search Records
  • Track Requests
  • Source Library
  • Strategic Plan Watch
  • Send a Tip
  • Tenant Self-Help
  • Lockout & Removal Intake
  • Vote a Priority
  • Participate in Meetings

Read & Learn

  • Education
  • Explainers
  • Articles
  • Topic Hubs
  • Music
  • Videos
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Choices
  • Privacy Requests

Disclaimer: The Albany Records Project is an independent civic research and journalism organization. We are not a law firm and nothing here is legal advice. Tips are treated as leads to check, not as proof. Before anything is published, we review it for source reliability, litigation holds, redactions, and consent. To report an error or ask for a correction, contact the records desk.

© 2026 Albany Records Project · Source-backed records desk · Albany, Oregon