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Eugene selects Bob Murray & Associates to lead city manager recruitment
Summary
After interviewing three finalist executive-search firms during a July 9 virtual work session, the Eugene City Council voted 7-0 to select Bob Murray and Associates to conduct the city manager search and direct staff to negotiate a contract.
The Eugene City Council voted 7-0 on July 9, 2025, to select Bob Murray and Associates to conduct the city manager recruitment and authorized staff to negotiate and execute a contract, following interviews with three finalist search firms during a virtual work session.
Assistant City Manager Kristi Hammett opened the session by reminding council members of the purpose: “Today, council continues their work, to hire a new city manager,” and then the council heard abbreviated interviews from WBCP, CPS HR Consulting and Bob Murray and Associates. The council limited question rounds to 1 minute and 30 seconds per member for each interview team.
The selection ends the interview phase of a recruitment process that councilors began earlier in their hiring timeline. Mayor/Chair Yellen called the roll for the final motion; Councilor Evans moved to select Bob Murray and Associates and Chair Yellen seconded. The motion directed staff to finalize contract terms with Central Services Manager Mia Carriag. The vote was recorded as 7 in favor, 0 opposed.
What council heard WBCP…
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