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Council names five residents to Cottage Grove budget committee

Cottage Grove City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

After interviewing applicants, council appointed Johanna Z, Linda Olson, Joyce Settlemyer, Christopher Wagner and Ryan Birdsey to five citizen budget‑committee seats with staggered terms; council discussed recusals and the upcoming budget‑committee schedule.

The Cottage Grove City Council appointed five resident members to the city's budget committee following a series of interviews. City Manager Sauerwein said five positions were open (three three‑year terms, one two‑year term and one one‑year term) due to recent resignations.

Councilors individually listed their top candidates from the applicant pool and…

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