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Residents urge scrutiny of Creekside Quarter campaign spending as councilors deny personal financial interest

Medford City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters pressed the council over the Creekside Quarter and ballot-related spending; Chris Turner alleged consultant and donor influence and asked whether council members who could benefit should resign. Councilor Kevin Stein and Councilor Mike Kerlinger responded, saying they have no personal financial interest.

Several members of the public used the meeting’s public-comment period on Nov. 5 to criticize the Creekside Quarter project and to press councilors about potential conflicts of interest.

Chris Turner told the council the recent ballot measure (Measure 15‑238 as referenced in the meeting) was "not a done deal," and he alleged that a pro‑project “pack” spent roughly $52,000 on consultants and marketing. Turner also…

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