Charlyn Ellis

Judge strikes down section of Corvallis charter over free speech concerns

Rebecca Hansen-White

A federal judge has ruled that part of the Corvallis city charter, and its leaders' efforts to remove a city councilor from office, are unconstitutional.

A Corvallis city council member has sued the city, arguing that an attempt to remove her from office violates the both Oregon's Constitution and the First Amendment.

Crime, Law & Justice

Judge blocks efforts to remove Corvallis councilor from office during lawsuit

Rebecca Hansen-White

A federal judge in Eugene has barred the city of Corvallis from removing a city council member from office until her lawsuit is resolved. Charlyn Ellis has accused the city of violating her constitutional rights. The city has accused her of overstepping her authority.

Politics & Government

Corvallis council member sues, saying efforts to remove her from office are unconstitutional

Rebecca Hansen-White

Charlyn Ellis is asking for a judge to rule the city council’s process is unconstitutional, and is seeking $1 in damages.