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North Bend council honors staff, proclaims awareness months and hears public safety and housing concerns
Summary
At the Oct. 14 meeting the council recognized City Administrator David Miller's five years and Sergeant Jake Holt's 10 years, proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Filipino American History Month, and heard public comments on Highway 101 speeds and homelessness/housing proposals.
The North Bend City Council opened its Oct. 14 meeting with ceremonial recognitions and community proclamations.
Mayor Jessica Engleke led a five‑year recognition for City Administrator David Miller. Councilors and department heads praised Miller’s leadership on economic development and community projects. The council then presented a 10‑year service award to Sergeant Jake Holt, with the police chief summarizing Holt’s role as training sergeant and patrol scheduler.
The council read proclamations declaring October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Filipino American History Month in North Bend. A representative of the SAFE project highlighted local service statistics and recent expansion of services into Curry County; a guest giving the Filipino American History Month proclamation reviewed historical federal immigration acts and urged reflection and education.
During the public comment period, Dean Lundy urged the city to press ODOT to lower speeds on a stretch of Highway 101 through North Bend and Coos Bay, saying the proposed drop to 40 mph was inadequate and asking North Bend to seek 35 mph. He said the corridor is dangerous for pedestrians and cited recent fatalities. Albert, another commenter, criticized local law enforcement conduct toward low-income and disabled people, questioned the use of housing authority funds, and proposed volunteer-built temporary housing; he offered a cost estimate for statewide sheltering.
The city administrator’s report listed community events including an Oct. 17 open house, a Nov. 8 canine fundraising concert, and an Oct. 18 library volunteer fair. Councilors closed the meeting with remarks about volunteerism, fiscal constraints, and upcoming community safety during Halloween season.
