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Yamhill council terminates city administrator, appoints budget officer and delegates mayor interim authority
Summary
At a special April 20 meeting, the Yamhill City Council ended City Administrator Shelley Reimer’s employment effective April 20, 2025, appointed Kara Corrigan as budget officer and delegated administrative authority to Mayor Shay Corrigan while the council addresses a general-fund shortfall.
The Yamhill City Council voted April 20, 2025, to terminate the employment agreement with City Administrator Shelley Reimer effective April 20, 2025, and to appoint Kara Corrigan as the city’s budget officer effective immediately. The council also delegated administrative authority to Mayor Shay Corrigan under the city charter and code for the short term as the council addresses a projected general-fund shortfall.
Council members opened the special meeting by moving past public comment to unfinished business, noting a budget forecast released to council that the mayor described as “not a great number” and as the reason for calling the special meeting. Council discussion focused on whether to pursue a loan, make layoffs, or take other measures to balance the general fund; several council members said they preferred pursuing a loan over staff layoffs but acknowledged uncertainty about loan terms and ongoing revenue.
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