The City of Corvallis was chartered in 1857 and serves as the County Seat for Benton County. The City is led by a 9-person volunteer Council who are elected every two-years, and an elected volunteer Mayor. The City Manageris responsible for the operations of the City.
Oregon's Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP) provide resources, like cash and food assistance, as well as targeted services to help people move out of poverty and? toward whole well-being. ?Programs include food benefits (SNAP), cash assistance (TANF), child care assistance (ERDC), services for domestic violence survivors, resources for refugees and support for youth experiencing homelessness. People can apply for these programs by phone, in person or online at one.oregon.gov?.?