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City of Coos Bay

City of Coos Bay

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Coos Bay is a great place to live, work and play surrounded by a beautiful protected bay, lush emerald forests and the mighty Pacific Ocean. Historically known as Marshfield, Coos Bay celebrates a history in shipbuilding and lumber products while serving as the regional hub for Oregon's south coast. Coos Bay proudly stands today as the largest city on the Oregon coast, with a population of 16,615, and is the medical, education, retail, and professional center for the south coast region.

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Nichole Rutherford City Manager

The City Manager is charged with preparation and administration of the City and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) annual budgets, and Urban Renewal plans. The City Manager is responsible for general oversight of the management team, including specific oversight of the Finance Department, Library and Fire Department; preparation of the annual budget for City and URA; manages the preparation of City ... more

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01/24/2022, 1:08 pm

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12/02/2021, 8:01 pm

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE A Season of Change and a Community Built on Hard Work It’s hard to believe we’re already turning the calendar to September. The Blackberry Arts Festival has wrapped up for another year, Labor Day is here, and before we know it, students will be heading back to school. Around Coos Bay, this time of year always seems to bring a little bit of everything—one last taste of summer along with the feeling that fall is just around the corner. Most of us probably think of Labor Day as a three-day weekend, a backyard barbecue, or maybe one last chance to get out and enjoy the summer. But there is some interesting history behind the holiday, particularly for those of us who call Oregon home. In 1887, Oregon became the first state in the nation to officially recognize Labor Day, seven years before it became a federal holiday. I think that history is especially fitting here in Coos Bay. This is a community that was built by people who knew the meaning of a hard day’s work. For generations, people have worked in our forests and mills, on the docks and fishing boats, in shipyards and local businesses, and in all of the industries that grew up around the bay. Today, that list looks a little different, but the importance of working people to our community hasn’t changed. They are the people teaching our kids, caring for our families, fixing our roads, running our businesses, responding when we call for help, keeping our utilities working, serving our customers, and doing hundreds of other jobs that we probably don’t think much about until we need them. Labor Day is a good opportunity to simply say thank you to all of them. And speaking of our kids, school is starting again. That means buses will be back on the road and students will once again be walking and biking through our neighborhoods and crossing busy streets. Mornings can be hectic for everyone, so please slow down, keep an eye out, and give yourself a few extra minutes—especially around our schools and crosswalks. Getting somewhere a minute or two sooner is never worth putting a child at risk. Summer isn’t quite finished with us yet, either. The Bay Area Fun Festival—our area’s last big celebration of the summer—is coming up later this month. There will be plenty more to say about that as we get closer, but for now, mark your calendars and plan to come out and enjoy another great community tradition. As we head into Labor Day weekend, I hope everyone gets a chance to spend some time with family and friends, enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home, and maybe take a moment to appreciate all of the people—past and present—whose hard work helped make Coos Bay what it is today. And to our students, teachers, school employees, and parents getting ready for another school year: have a great year, and welcome back! -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay

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09/04/2026

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Tomorrow, Friday, September 4th, is the Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk! Proceeds from this Wine Walk will benefit Charleston Fishing Families and Dance Umbrella. Your $10 will get you a wrist band to participate, a wine glass for your walk, and a map of participating merchants. The walk takes place from 5pm - 7pm and starts at Coos Bay Visitor Information Center downtown Coos Bay. It happens Rain or Shine!

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09/03/2026

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FALL INTO SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY The Coos Bay Public Library will be closed Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen at 10 AM on Tuesday September 8. Summer is ending but the good times at the Coos Bay Public Library keep coming! If you haven’t stopped by to get our September Calendar or checked it out on the website, https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/events/month, we have lots of great programming coming up this month. Our Spice of the Month samples will be available Tuesday, September 8. Stop by and get a sample of an artisanal spice blend from teas, tinctures, and tonics while supplies last! Families should be sure to check out our Coos Family Resource Fair on Thursday, September 10 from 4-6 p.m. Connect with organizations that offer services for young people and families, activities for young people and educational support. Learn what resources our community has to offer you.

FALL INTO SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY The Coos Bay Public Library will be ... More

09/03/2026

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY How Are We Doing? Help us improve our services by sharing your feedback. If you've recently worked with our Community Development Department, we invite you to complete our brief Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your input helps us better understand what's working well and where we can make improvements to better serve our community. Take the Survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ac5bebd758584bcbadc3225828a717c5?portalUrl=https://coos-bay-gis.maps.arcgis.com

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09/02/2026

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COOS COUNTY NOW FULLY DIGITIZED IN URBANFORM UrbanForm, is now live for Bandon, Coos Bay, and North Bend, and unincorporated Coos County; with Coquille, Lakeside, Myrtle Point, and Powers coming soon! UrbanForm is making it easier and faster to plan, permit, and build housing in Coos County. Thanks to a partnership between UrbanForm, CCD Business Development, Southern Oregon Coast Regional Housing (SOCRH), Middle Missing Housing Fund (MMHF), property owners, developers, lenders, and planners have a user-friendly tool that provides clear, parcel-specific zoning information in minutes, not weeks, reducing the time and cost it takes to move from feasibility to construction. This platform is designed to: -Accelerate housing production by reducing permitting delays -Support developers, architects, and planners with instant answers to "What can be built here?" -Relieve pressure on city staff by streamlining code research and site evaluations -Keep pace with new growth tied to major investments in the Port of Coos Bay Check out UrbanForm today: https://coos.urbanform.us/

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09/02/2026

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45TH ANNUAL PREFONTAINE MEMORIAL RUN The 45th Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run will be held in Coos Bay on Saturday, September 19. The competition kicks off with a high school cross country SK team competition beginning at 9:45 AM. The Prefontaine Memorial Run 10K and 2-mile fun run begins at 10:05 AM starting at the corner of 4th and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. Participants can register online at https://prefontainerun.net/ until midnight on Tuesday, September 15. Onsite registration and packet pick-up will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church Parish Hall, 357 S. 6th in Coos Bay on Friday from 3-6 PM and Saturday morning from 8-9:30 AM. Entry fee for participants in the open 10K and 2-mile fun run, ages 19 & older is $45 through September 5th and $55 thereafter. For runners 18 and under running in the 10K or 2-mile fun run, the race fee is $25 through September 5th and $35 thereafter. Every entrant who completes the race will receive a participation medal. For runners who wish to participate in the Prefontaine Memorial Run, but have a conflict or are unable to travel to Coos Bay on race day, participating virtually is an option. Entry fee for the virtual run is $50, which will include a race shirt (no exchanges), race bib and a commemorative participation medal. Virtual registration will close on September 4th. We are unable to mail virtual packets outside the USA. For the second year, the Prefontaine Memorial Run will pay prize money. Equal prize money will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 10K race only, based on official gun time. • 1st Place: $500 • 2nd Place: $300 • 3rd Place: $200 Area residents should be aware that the entire race route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:30 AM to approximately 11:15 am. This includes Anderson Street from Broadway to 7th, Central Avenue from the Dairy Queen to Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard to Shore Pines Mobile Home Park. Also, 10th Street from Central Avenue to Elrod and 9th Street from Elrod to the Pirate Stadium will be closed. Area residents are encouraged to participate by coming out to the race course to encourage the runners. The Prefontaine Run is held under the direction of the Prefontaine Foundation with community-based support provided by sponsorships or donations from Pacific Properties, Banner Bank, Advanced Health, Farr's Hardware, Bigfoot Beverages, South Coast Family Dentistry, Nasburg Huggins Insurance Agency, and Nike.

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09/01/2026

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TREASURES, TALES, & TEA: WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE COOS BAY LIBRARY The Coos Bay Public Library Foundation is having a garage sale! This Saturday, August 29th, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. stop by the library and check out what treasures await. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the library building fund so shop ‘till you drop and help the foundation members reduce their clutter while picking up some fabulous finds and help raise money for a new library. The Sci-fi/Fantasy Book club will be meeting online on Tuesday, September 1st from 5:45-6:45 p.m. to discuss this month’s book, All Systems Red by Martha Wells. This book is the first of the Murderbot Diaries series which is now a TV show starring Alexander Skarsgard. Sign up at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/event/copy-science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club-17110 and we will send you a link to the meeting. Feeling thirsty? Thursday, September 3rd, the library will be hosting two programs featuring tasty beverages! First, our monthly tea tasting will be available from 12-2 p.m. Teas, Tinctures, and Tonics will once again be providing two fabulous teas for you to try along with a small baked good. Come on in a relax with some good tea, good conversation, and maybe a coloring page or two. If that doesn’t strike your fancy then try our Mocktail Happy Hour from 4-5:30 p.m. Join Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coach, Cheryl, for a free mocktail demonstration and sampling station. We will be making simple delicious recipes featuring Wishgarden Herbs. Discover healthier alternatives for calm refreshment while enjoying your new favorite summer drink. For these and lots of other fun programs check out our calendar online or stop by and pick up a print copy!

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08/28/2026

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE Local Voices, Local Choices: Make Your Vote Count This November As we look ahead to fall, I want to take a moment to encourage everyone in Coos Bay to participate in one of the most important responsibilities we have as citizens—voting. The November 3, 2026, General Election gives Coos Bay voters an opportunity to choose their local representatives and consider a proposed amendment to the City Charter. Voters will elect a Mayor to a two-year term and three City Councilors to four-year terms. I have filed for another term as Mayor, and Sara Stephens, Jacob Niebergall, and Carmen Matthews have filed for the three City Council positions. Serving our community in elected office is a significant commitment, and I appreciate those who are willing to put their names forward and serve the people of Coos Bay. Coos Bay voters will also consider Measure 6-230, which proposes several amendments to the City Charter. I want to provide a little background on why these changes are being brought before the voters. Our City Charter is an important document that establishes the framework for how our City operates. Over time, circumstances change, and occasionally the Charter needs to be updated to reflect both the priorities of our community and how the City operates today. A significant part of the proposed amendment involves the City's transient lodging tax, or TLT, which is paid by visitors staying in our local lodging establishments. Recent changes in state law have given communities an opportunity to reconsider how some of those tourism dollars are allocated. Here in Coos Bay, we currently invest these dollars in promoting our area and supporting tourism, and the proposed amendment would put that commitment into our Charter. We have seen the impact of that investment, and I believe there is still tremendous opportunity to bring more visitors to our community. Those visitors stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, shop in our businesses, attend events, and experience the many things that make the Bay Area special. Tourism promotion is also a regional effort. Coos Bay works alongside North Bend, Coos County, and the Coquille Indian Tribe in supporting our area's Visitor and Convention Bureau. Maintaining a strong investment in that partnership helps us continue telling our story and bringing people to the region. The proposed Charter amendment would formalize the allocation we are currently following by requiring at least 70 percent of transient lodging tax revenues to continue to be used for tourism promotion and tourism-related facilities and activities, while allowing up to 30 percent for other municipal purposes. In my view, putting that commitment in the Charter provides some certainty for the future. We have seen what investing in tourism can do for our area, and I believe continuing that investment gives us an opportunity to welcome even more visitors and strengthen our local economy. The measure also addresses our former Municipal Court. The City discontinued its Municipal Court in the early 2000s during a period of significant financial constraints that required the City to reduce its workforce and services. Municipal courts are locally funded, and operating one requires funding for a judge, court staff, legal services, records and case management, and other administrative costs. Because Oregon circuit courts also have jurisdiction to hear many of the matters previously handled by the Municipal Court, those cases could continue to be heard through the state court system after the City's court was closed. There are also some administrative and housekeeping changes included in the measure to update outdated language and provisions of the Charter. Ultimately, changes to our City Charter belong in the hands of the voters. A "yes" vote on Measure 6-230 would approve the proposed amendments, while a "no" vote would leave the existing Charter unchanged. Whether you are considering the candidates who have stepped forward to serve or the proposed changes to our Charter, I encourage you to learn about the issues, ask questions, and make an informed decision. Local elections matter. The decisions we make here at home shape the services we provide, the investments we make, and the direction of our community for years to come. Most importantly, please make your voice heard and vote on November 3. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay

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08/28/2026

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City Council Meeting (URA Board Meeting Cancelled) City Hall Council Chambers - 500 Central Avenue September 1, 2026 – Beginning at 6:00 pm These meetings will be live streamed on the City’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-w12ikBNWVkoVWVqJ0bk2g. The meeting agenda packets can be found on the City's website: https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes Agendas and Minutes | City of Coos Baywww.coosbayor.gov

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08/28/2026

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DISPATCHER POWELL LITTRELL EARNS INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION North Coos 911 Dispatcher Erika Powell Littrell recently earned her Intermediate Telecommunicator Certificate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Dispatcher Powell Littrell began her career as a Public Safety Telecommunicator in January 2020 with the Willamette Valley Communication Center. After moving to the Coos Bay area, she joined the Coos Bay Police Department in November 2024 as an Emergency Telecommunicator for the North Coos 911 Dispatch Center. During her six years as a certified Public Safety Telecommunicator, Dispatcher Powell Littrell has completed more than 460 hours of training, played a vital role in several significant incidents, and served as a Communications Training Officer. Her experience, training, and dedication more than meet the criteria for this upper-level certification. Congratulations 911 Dispatcher Erika Powell Littrell on this professional achievement.

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08/27/2026

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CBNB Water Board Executive Assistant/Human Resources Specialist

City of Coos Bay
Full Time - Work at Location Address
Salary Pay - $54,873.00 to $70,033.00 Annually

02/21/2024