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  • Our Requests to the CityEvery record we have asked for — what it cost, what came back, what was denied.
  • License Plate CamerasHow the council voted 4–2 to end the camera contract, and what is still open.
  • Urban Renewal Money (CARA)Who got grants and loans from Albany's urban renewal agency, traced dollar by dollar.
  • 2026 Local ElectionsWho is running for mayor and council, and where their campaign money comes from.
  • Your City OfficialsThe mayor and councilors: their votes, terms, and disclosures, with sources.
  • City Promises CheckAlbany's 2026–2030 goals: what was promised, who owns it, and the proof so far.
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  • Send a TipTell us about a problem, a missing record, or where to look next.
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  • Public Records 101The basics: what records are public, how to ask, and what it costs.
  • ArticlesReporting checked against source documents before we publish.
  • How Things WorkStep-by-step guides to Oregon's civic rules, in plain words.
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  • VideosClips and highlights from local council meetings.
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A neighbor-funded desk that finds, checks, and publishes Albany's public records — so anyone can see how local decisions get made.

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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 RecordsLook up any name, agency, contract, budget, or meeting in one search.
  • Meeting GuidesWhat the council will decide, in plain words, with page links to the source.
  • Meetings & AgendasSee upcoming meetings and how to speak or send a comment.
  • Document LibraryBrowse city budgets, packets, and policies we have already collected.
  • Get AlertsPick a word or topic. We email you when new records match it.
  • Our Requests to the CityEvery record we have asked for — what it cost, what came back, what was denied.
  • License Plate CamerasHow the council voted 4–2 to end the camera contract, and what is still open.
  • Urban Renewal Money (CARA)Who got grants and loans from Albany's urban renewal agency, traced dollar by dollar.
  • 2026 Local ElectionsWho is running for mayor and council, and where their campaign money comes from.
  • Your City OfficialsThe mayor and councilors: their votes, terms, and disclosures, with sources.
  • City Promises CheckAlbany's 2026–2030 goals: what was promised, who owns it, and the proof so far.
  • Send a TipTell us about a problem, a missing record, or where to look next.
  • Locked Out or Shut Off?Confidential help if you were locked out, lost utilities, or were forced to move.
  • Pick Our Next IssueVote on which local issues we should dig into next.
  • Site FeedbackSend ideas, bug reports, or suggestions for this site.
  • Public Records 101The basics: what records are public, how to ask, and what it costs.
  • ArticlesReporting checked against source documents before we publish.
  • How Things WorkStep-by-step guides to Oregon's civic rules, in plain words.
  • Browse by TopicRecords, sources, and articles grouped by the questions people ask most.
  • VideosClips and highlights from local council meetings.
  • MusicLocal audio: community soundtracks and podcasts.
About Us
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Find Records
  • Search RecordsLook up any name, agency, contract, budget, or meeting in one search.
  • Meeting GuidesWhat the council will decide, in plain words, with page links to the source.
  • Meetings & AgendasSee upcoming meetings and how to speak or send a comment.
  • Document LibraryBrowse city budgets, packets, and policies we have already collected.
  • Get AlertsPick a word or topic. We email you when new records match it.
Following
  • Our Requests to the CityEvery record we have asked for — what it cost, what came back, what was denied.
  • License Plate CamerasHow the council voted 4–2 to end the camera contract, and what is still open.
  • Urban Renewal Money (CARA)Who got grants and loans from Albany's urban renewal agency, traced dollar by dollar.
  • 2026 Local ElectionsWho is running for mayor and council, and where their campaign money comes from.
  • Your City OfficialsThe mayor and councilors: their votes, terms, and disclosures, with sources.
  • City Promises CheckAlbany's 2026–2030 goals: what was promised, who owns it, and the proof so far.
Take Action
  • Send a TipTell us about a problem, a missing record, or where to look next.
  • Locked Out or Shut Off?Confidential help if you were locked out, lost utilities, or were forced to move.
  • Pick Our Next IssueVote on which local issues we should dig into next.
  • Site FeedbackSend ideas, bug reports, or suggestions for this site.
Learn
  • Public Records 101The basics: what records are public, how to ask, and what it costs.
  • ArticlesReporting checked against source documents before we publish.
  • How Things WorkStep-by-step guides to Oregon's civic rules, in plain words.
  • Browse by TopicRecords, sources, and articles grouped by the questions people ask most.
  • VideosClips and highlights from local council meetings.
  • MusicLocal audio: community soundtracks and podcasts.
About Us
Search recordsFund the Desk

Albany Records Project

Civic intake hub

Choose the right form for the thing you are trying to document: an eviction, a meeting, a records request, a permit problem, ARP feedback, a small-business funding concern, or a priority the records desk should watch.

Shared categories: Housing, Police & Enforcement, Records Access, Budgets & Contracts, Meetings & Votes, Public Services, Land Use & Permits, Courts & DA, Data & Technology, State Oversight, Elder & Disability Rights, Other. Priority lane: Vote the Next Priority.

Form finder

What are you trying to log?

Pick the closest fit. Every form keeps private details behind review before anything is used publicly.

HousingEviction, lockout, or forced moveLog a housing instability experience for private review and pattern tracking.MeetingsMeeting I attended or want reviewedRecord what happened at a public meeting, comment period, vote, or hearing.RecordsPublic records request responseTrack delays, fees, denials, redactions, productions, and no-records answers.AccessAccess need, safety, or participation barrierShare what makes records, meetings, forms, or follow-up harder or easier to use.PermitsSmall business, permit, or inspectionLog permit counter, licensing, inspection, fee, timeline, or review experiences.FundingCARA / ARA funding or downtown renewalDocument public funding awards, denials, terms, scoring, and access concerns.ARPFeedback or feature requestTell ARP what should be clearer, easier, fixed, or added next.PriorityI am not sure yetVote on a priority and add a plain-language note for the records desk.

All visible forms

Structured civic and ARP logs

Most forms move one section at a time so the work stays small and reviewable.

Priority vote hub~2 min

Vote the Next Priority

Vote on reusable Albany and Linn County issue categories. Add context only when it helps identify a public body, source, meeting, data system, or missing record.

Courts & DAMeetings & VotesHousingBudgets & Contracts+6 more
12 pollsQuick vote
Vote now
Access and safety survey~4 min

Civic Access Pulse

Share what makes local records, meetings, forms, and follow-up easier or harder to use. Responses help the records desk design safer public participation without publishing private context.

Public ServicesRecords AccessMeetings & Votes
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Housing support form~5 min

Eviction Experience

Tell us about your housing situation. Your response helps the records desk understand displacement patterns, document common issues, and connect people with the right resources.

Housing
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Public records log~4 min

Records Request Tracker

Log your experience requesting public records from Albany, Linn County, or state agencies. Your submission helps document response times, fee practices, and denial patterns.

Records access
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Public meeting log~3 min

Meeting Observation Log

Log a public meeting you attended — city council, school board, planning commission, county commission, or any public body. Your record helps track decisions, public comment access, and anything that seemed irregular.

Meetings
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Permit counter log~4 min

Small Business / Permit Experience

Log permit, inspection, licensing, timeline, fee, and counter-service experiences for small businesses, contractors, and applicants.

Land Use & Permits
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Public funding log~5 min

CARA / ARA Funding Experience

Log an experience with downtown renewal, CARA, ARA, grant, loan, reimbursement, or public funding decisions affecting a small business or property.

Budgets & ContractsRecords Access
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey
Plan accountability~3 min

Strategic Plan Priority Pulse

Vote on which Albany 2026-2030 Strategic Plan promises ARP should watch first: dashboard proof, budget ties, streets, housing, safety, engagement, and service metrics.

Meetings & VotesBudgets & ContractsPublic Services
3 pollsQuick vote
Vote now
Neighbor feedback~3 min

ARP Feedback & Feature Requests

Send private feedback, feature requests, usability notes, bug reports, content ideas, or growth suggestions for Albany Records Project.

ARP feedback
3 sectionsStructured form
Start survey

All submissions are anonymized by default. Private details and file uploads go through a review gate before any public use. You can leave contact information for optional follow-up from the records desk.

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