Myrtle Creek mayor and city administrator inform council of upcoming departures; council outlines replacement process

The Myrtle Creek City Council on July 15 accepted two resignation letters and began discussing next steps. The council read a letter from the city administrator dated July 14 stating the administrator would step down 60 days after that date; the letter thanked staff and community partners and noted six years of service.

Council members discussed options to begin a replacement process, including forming a selection panel to solicit applications, hiring from an interim list that provides short-term city administrators, and revising the job description and contract before posting. Councilors recommended a small working group or special work session to draft the posting and consider advertising channels.

The council also read a mayoral resignation letter announcing the mayor's resignation effective Aug. 4, 2025. The mayor's message said the move was due to an upcoming family relocation and offered to assist with a transition. Council members noted state rules that require filling a mayoral vacancy within 60 days and discussed timing for appointing or electing a replacement and for how to handle council vacancies that could follow an appointment.

Why it matters: Leadership transitions at the top of city administration and the mayor's office will require interim coverage, a recruitment process, and attention to statutory timelines and public notice. Council members signaled they will move quickly to set a process and consider community input.

What's next: Council proposed a small committee and a special work session to review the administrator job description and contract, draft an ad for the position, and determine whether to use an interim appointment list or run a full recruitment.