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Camas Council starts hunt for interim mayor

Voters will name Barry McDonnell’s replacement in November general election

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Camas City Council members (from left to right) Ellen Burton, Melissa Smith and Shannon Roberts attend a meeting with Mayor Barry McDonnell (second from right) in December 2019. McDonnell resigned from his position unexpectedly on May 11, 2021.

Following last week’s surprise resignation of Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell, the Camas City Council said it will soon select an interim mayor to guide the city through the Nov. 2 general election, when Camas voters will select McDonnell’s replacement.

According to Camas Communications Director Bryan Rachal, the city will announce more details about the vacancy and the application process “in the coming weeks.”

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