Mayor
Jennifer Letz
jletz [at] ci.sisters.or.us (jletz[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
Term ends 12/31/2028
Jennifer Letz is in her second term representing the people of Sisters on the City Council. She is the co-owner of a wildfire mitigation consulting business and is an accomplished sustainability professional. She earned a BA in Film and Media Studies from Willamette University and an MA in Sustainable Management from Prescott College. In a previous life, Jennifer worked a variety of jobs including barista, law enforcement dispatcher, wildland firefighter, and backcountry ranger.
Jennifer's family settled in Deschutes County over 40 years ago and has witnessed many changes in the region over the decades. She is determined to keep Sisters a vibrant, walkable, and welcoming community by working with our many community partners to address key issues like housing availability, transportation, and wildfire preparedness.
She currently represents Sisters on the Central Oregon Cities Organization (COCO), Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT), and the Sisters Country Vision Implementation Team. Jennifer is also the Chair of the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. She previously served on the boards of Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), and was the Council liaison to the Urban Forestry Board.
In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and adventuring with her son and husband.
Council President
Sarah McDougall
smcdougall [at] ci.sisters.or.us (smcdougall[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
Term ends 12/31/2028
Sarah is a native Vermonter who moved to Central Oregon in 2006 after multiple career-related relocations. She earned a BA in Business, with a minor in Mathematics, from Colby College in Waterville, Maine.
A 20-year career in Information Technology, with diverse roles in programming, project and resource management, brought Sarah the opportunity to grow her listening and problem-solving skills. She worked with financial clients such as Capital One, Chase, and Key Banks. During her career, she earned her MS in Management Information Systems from the University of Virginia.
Sarah has been an active volunteer her entire adult life, both to serve her community and to find common ground with people of similar passions. Within Sisters Country, she has served as Board Chair for Citizens4Community, on the City of Sisters Planning Commission, Budget Committee, and Parks Advisory Board.
Sarah lives in Sisters with her husband and their two cats, is committed to a lifetime of learning, enjoys sharing conversation over coffee, and being active in the outdoors.
Councilor
Michael Preedin
mpreedin [at] ci.sisters.or.us (mpreedin[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
Term ends 12/31/2026
Occupation: Residential House Designer, Small Business Owner, Entrepreneur & builder of fine tables
Occupational Background: Small business owner, entrepreneur, drafter and designer, veteran United States Air Force, served during the Cold War and Desert Storm/Shield, honorable discharge
Prior Governmental Experience: City of Sisters Planning Commission 2009-10, City of Sisters Budget Committee, current Sisters City Council 2018-2024 and Mayor of Sisters 2021-2024
Priorities are as follows:
Maintain the Safety of the Public: Continued growth in population dictates that we must continue to work hard with Deschutes County in public safety. I support and appreciate their efforts. Also, the safety of drivers, walkers and bikers must be maintained and improved.
Sustain Livability: We must together, as a community, continually improve the City environmentally, socially, economically to ensure its uniqueness.
Management of Growth: Growth is inevitable, so it must be well managed, discussed thoroughly, and should only move forward with large amounts of community input. Growth management decisions are community decisions.
Long-Term Planning: We must continue solid long-term planning, so our children have a similar great place to live twenty years from now as we all do today.
Councilor
Gary Ross
g.ross [at] ci.sisters.or.us (g[dot]ross[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
Term ends 12/31/2026
Gary grew up in rural Maine along the rugged Bay of Fundy coast, usually living in towns of 900 or fewer residents. As a teen he worked in fishing camps, repairing cabins, fixing sewer systems, maintaining boat motors, and fileting fish caught by the guests.
His undergraduate degree is in Professional/Technical Education, his master’s degree, in Instructional Design and Media Production, and his Doctoral work in Computer Education. Professionally he served 3 years on the board of the Northwest Council for Computer Education, one as president, and 4 years on the board of the National Association of Media and Technology Centers, one as president.
While living in Springfield he served 12 years as an elected Director for the Willamalane Park and Recreation District, an Oregon Special District, serving two terms as president. Prior to moving to Sisters, Gary taught middle school in Klamath Falls, was Professional/Technology Coordinator and Media Coordinator for the Springfield School District and was the Director of Facilities and Media Services for the Lane Education Service District.
He is married to Judy Andrews, a Senior Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute. They have a daughter, Erin, who is an accomplished Science Writer and Journalist.
Councilor
Cheryl Pellerin
cpellerin [at] ci.sisters.or.us (cpellerin[at]ci[dot]sisters[dot]or[dot]us)
Term ends 12/31/2026
Cheryl has a background in IT project management with a BS in Computer Information Systems. Her career reflects a focus on problem-solving, strategic thinking, and practical, results-driven solutions—skills she brings to public service.
Cheryl views her council role as both a privilege and responsibility, serving with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
She supports responsible, sustainable growth while preserving the character of our small western town. An advocate for public safety, Cheryl prioritizes wildfire preparedness and resilience to protect residents and natural resources.
Cheryl is also committed to supporting the city’s aging population, promoting accessibility, independence, and quality of life. She founded Romeo’s Joy, a community project serving our more vulnerable residents.
Representing a diverse community, she values fairness, respect, and open dialogue. She listens carefully, considers multiple perspectives, and works to make decisions in the best interest of Sisters.
Her volunteer work includes Habitat for Humanity, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, Urban Forestry Board and Budget Committee. She is also a graduate of the City of Sisters Civic Leadership Academy.
Outside of her council work, Cheryl enjoys spending time with her husband and labradoodle. You can find her on the pickleball courts, practicing yoga or enjoying a friendly game of poker.