Madras: A community of diversity and opportunity. Diversity can be found in a mix of agricultural and manufacturing enterprises, as well as in the cultural mix of residents. Business opportunity abounds with projected population and employment growth that is expected to be among the fastest in Oregon for much of the next decade.

Madras History: Incorporated in 1911, Madras and nearby towns of Culver and Metolius were all communities built as service centers for a growing agricultural sector and for the booming railroad industry. Later in the century, Madras experienced another economic boom with the establishment of the US Army Air Base during World War II that was and still is capable of accommodating the B-17 Flying Fortress. Since that time the community has become an established industrial center and home to the region's largest private employer, Bright Wood Corporation.

Government: 

Madras City Council:
The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at the Madras City Hall Council Chambers. City Council provides the overall administrative services for the city of Madras. Madras City Hall is located at 71 SE D Street, Madras. Telephone 541-475-2344, Fax 541-475-7061.

Web Site: www.ci.madras.or.us

Jason Hale, Mayor of Madras
Michael Goss II, City Council
Royce Embanks, Jr., City Council
Michael Lepin, City Council
Melanie Widmer, City Council
Benjamin Keeton, City Council                                                                                          WaltChamberlain, City Council                                                                                                       
Mike Morgan, City Administrator
Karen Coleman, City Recorder

Madras Police Department:
The Madras Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety to the city of Madras. Chief of Police is Tom Adams. Their offices are located at 71 SE D Street, Madras. Telephone; 541-475-2424, Fax; 541-475-6371 Web Site: www.police.ci.madras.or.us

Madras Public Works:
Public Works Director, Gus Burril, and his staff provide many services to the city of Madras. They take care of the parks, city roads, city planning and the water/sewer system just to name a few. The offices are located at 216 NW B Street, Madras. Telephone; 541-475-2622

Jefferson County Fire District:
The Jefferson County Fire District provides fire protection and prevention for the City of Madras as well as most of the county. Earl Cordes is the Fire Chief.Their office is located 765 S Adams Drive, Madras. Telephone; 541-475-7274, Fax; 541-475-7411, Email; ecordes@madras.net. Web Site: http://www.jcfd1.org