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City manager reports stable staffing progress and warns of broader small-city budget pressures
Summary
City Manager Nick Smith said Maupin has begun first-round interviews for staff openings and noted the city is not currently in a severe budget crisis, referencing takeaways from a League of Oregon Cities meeting on municipal financial pressures.
City Manager Nick Smith told the council that the city has several qualified applicants and has begun first-round interviews to fill open positions; he praised Recorder Christine Wolfe and said "George has stepped up during this time." Smith also reported that he, Recorder Wolfe and Mayor Beatty attended a League of Oregon Cities small-cities meeting in Hood River where officials discussed looming municipal financial troubles and possible tax options to close budget gaps; he said Maupin remains among the minority of cities not in a severe budget crisis.
Manager Smith said work continues on infrastructure projects while staff manage HR transitions. The council accepted the report and asked staff to track outstanding action items so old business is not lost from the agenda.
