
Hermiston has a council-mayor-city manager form of government. Hermiston City Hall is located at 180 NE 2nd Street, Hermiston, Oregon 97838. Phone 541-567-5521.
The city operates one fire station and an ambulance service. A volunteer force augments the full-time fire department, giving Hermiston a low, Class 4 insurance rate. Firefighting service is provided beyond the city limits on a contract basis.
Modern water and sewer systems serve the entire community.
Population
Hermiston: 15,027 (November 2005)
Umatilla County: 73,436 (2004)
Projected Growth 2015: 21,000
