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Depoe Bay Council Withdraws Conditional Relocation Offer to Planner Candidate After Commitment Concerns
Summary
The council withdrew a conditional $5,000 relocation offer to a planner candidate after members raised concerns about the candidate's intent to live locally and precedent-setting. The council left open the option to extend relocation assistance to another candidate.
The Depoe Bay City Council withdrew a conditional $5,000 relocation offer it had earlier moved to approve for a finalist for the city planner position after several councilors raised concerns about the candidate's long-term commitment and about setting a precedent.
Staff said the candidate had indicated plans that ranged from commuting to staying in a travel trailer and had not yet completed a signed conditional offer and background checks. Councilors…
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