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Doug Honeycutt sworn in as Wheeler councilor; prospective interim manager withdraws amid leadership turmoil

5737142 · September 2, 2025
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Doug Honeycutt took the oath of office at a special Wheeler City Council meeting; Pax Broder withdrew from consideration to return as pro tem city manager, citing turbulence in city leadership.

The Wheeler City Council held a special meeting to swear in newly appointed Councilor Doug Honeycutt and to address related staffing matters. At about 10:33 a.m., the council said the meeting's purpose was the swearing-in of Honeycutt. "I will support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Oregon and the charter of the city of Wheeler and its laws, and I will faithfully, honestly, and ethically perform all my duties as city councilor," Honeycutt said while taking the oath.

The meeting opening noted it was being held in accordance with the Oregon Public Meeting Law. After the oath, Honeycutt was escorted to his council seat and welcomed by the mayor and other officials.

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