Scott Keyser Mayor of Molalla Email skeyser@cityofmolalla.com ProfileMayor Scott Keyser, values transparency and local involvement. With a blue-collar background and dedication to service, he co-founded Molalla Cares and helped during the 2020 wildfires. He supports local businesses and aims to improve Molalla through roles in various committees and organizations.
Eric Vermillion Molalla City Councilor Email evermillion@cityofmolalla.com ProfileCouncil President Eric Vermillion was appointed to the Molalla City Council in January 2022 and elected in November 2024. He and his high school sweetheart, Wendy, have five children, seven grandchildren, and two dogs. They built their home in Molalla in 2006 and have enjoyed being part of the community ever since. Eric is passionate about serving and supporting Molalla’s growth and well-being.
Leota Childress Molalla City Councilor Email lchildress@cityofmolalla.com ProfileCouncilor Leota Childress fell in love with Molalla upon first visiting and soon made it her home. With experience in management and finance, she brings valuable skills to her role. Passionate about revitalizing downtown Molalla, she is part of the Project Management Team for the Molalla Area Community Visioning Project. Appointed in 2016, she was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
Terry Shankle Molalla City Councilor Email tshankle@cityofmolalla.com ProfileCouncilor Terry Shankle is co-owner of Clinkscales Portable Toilet, LLC, a family business in operation since 1992. A Molalla resident for 41 years, she and her husband have raised two daughters and five dogs. Passionate about dance, Terry has coached high school and middle school teams for over 26 years, teaching students both the skills and love of dance.
Doug Gilmer Molalla City Councilor Email dgilmer@cityofmolalla.com ProfileCouncilor Doug Gilmer has lived in the Molalla area his entire life and has been a homeowner in the city for 30 years. Raised on a farm in Yoder and a graduate of Molalla High, Doug’s five adult children were also raised here. With nearly 40 years in the Concrete and Construction industry, Doug brings valuable leadership, budgeting, and contract management skills to his role as Councilor.
Martin Bartholomew Molalla City Councilor ProfileMartin Bartholomew brings 20+ years of leadership and management experience, with military service as a Special Project Officer and current role as Executive Officer (Lt. Colonel) for the 102nd BCT. He holds a Business Admin degree, owns a security firm, has flight training, served as a court bailiff, and is an inventor with one patent and multiple awards for excellence.
Application for Appointment 2025 Applications to the Molalla City Council are being considered now through August 15, 2025.