Welcome to Turner!

Nestled along the banks of Mill Creek and its surrounding hills, Turner is so close, yet such a world away. Fifteen minutes from downtown Salem and just off I-5, the City of Turner boasts a long history and vibrant future. Turner is entering its' second century with a vision to develop a self-sustaining community through an involved citizenry and City staff committed to keeping their needs the top priority. 

The historic home of the Oregon Christian convention (the oldest Christian Meeting Place in Oregon) and Aldersgate conference center, it has now welcomed a flock of new businesses, new parks and with them new opportunities.


 

Mayor and City Council

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Mayor Steve Horning

Steve Horning grew up in Bend, Oregon, loving the outdoors, and moved to the Willamette Valley in 1984. He has been in the banking industry since 1977. After 27 years in Keizer, where they raised two daughters, he and his wife, Susan, moved to Turner in 2013. They enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, golf, etc. You will often see them walking the hills above Eastwood or around Turner Lake.

Steve volunteers for, and is a member of, various other civic groups. These include the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Chamber Executive Committee, SEDCOR (Salem Economic & Development Corp.), Salem Rotary. Previous civic involvement includes being a member of Salem Area Mass Transit budget committee and the Keizer Chamber and Rotary clubs.

Email: shorning@turneroregon.gov

 

Connie Miller

Connie Miller (City Councilor)

Turner, Oregon, was a place of choice when my husband and I moved here in 2013 from Bend, Oregon. Previously we had lived 30 years in the Portland area where Henry taught public school. Our families had ties here since the 1970s and found the town friendly plus a great place to retire. Through the years raising our 4 children, we always were active in our neighborhoods, local and national adult/youth Church activities including 4-H. My plan is to continue making this lovely Turner even a better place for others of all ages to enjoy the fruits of a Good Neighbor City."

Email: cmiller@turneroregon.gov

Bob Jung

Bob Jung (City Councilor)

Bob and his wife Wendy have lived in the Macleay/Turner area for almost 30 years and have lived in the City of Turner for almost five years. They have three grown children and four granddaughters. He spent his career with Marion County Fire District #1, retiring as the Assistant Chief in 2009.  He spends a lot of time with family, enjoying summers at Detroit Lake and the Bend area. Bob likes the small town feel of Turner, from coffee to baked goods, to breakfast and dinner, it’s all here.

Email: bjung@turneroregon.gov

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Mike Schaufler (City Councilor)

Mike Schaufler was recently elected as a City Councilor for Turner. He has a BA from the University of Iowa in Political Science and has been active in government over the years, including a decade in the Oregon State Legislature for House District 48. He is a father of one and is employed as a correctional officer. He says, “Turner is a great place to live. Just like most small towns that are within commuting distance of a large metropolitan area, Turner faces some serious challenges. But we can manage those challenges with hard work and well thought out planning. One thing I've learned as a child ,and has been shown to be so true throughout my life, is that the listener learns the most. That's why I have attached my personal phone number and email address to this message. I very much look forward to hearing from you.” 503-421-4340

E-mail: mschaufler@turneroregon.gov

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