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Residents urge city manager candidate with economic-development, team-building and climate resilience experience
Summary
Residents, business leaders and community groups told the Eugene City Council the next city manager should have economic-development experience, strong team-building skills and a focus on sustainability and fiscal stewardship.
EUGENE, Ore. — Residents, business leaders and community groups urged the Eugene City Council on Oct. 20 to seek a next city manager with experience in economic development, team-building and sustainability, and to prioritize fiscal stewardship and stronger collaboration between city government and the private sector.
The council held a community listening session on the city manager recruitment after City Manager Sarah Madari announced her retirement effective December. Mayor Knudsen said the council retained Bob Murray & Associates to conduct a nationwide search; applications are due Nov. 3, initial interviews will take place in December and final interviews are planned for mid-January 2026.
Speakers during the allotted two-and-a-half-minute comments emphasized several recurring themes. Nigel Francisco, a Ward 8 resident and local business owner, asked the council to…
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