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Medford council orders demolition of condemned house at 501 E. Cherokee
Summary
Medford City Council voted unanimously June 8 to condemn and remove the structure at 501 E. Cherokee (Lots 9–12, Block 41), owner Teresa Hambrick, after a public hearing held that evening.
The Medford City Council voted unanimously on June 8 to condemn and remove the structure located at 501 E. Cherokee, described in the record as Lots 9–12, Block 41 of original Medford. The action followed a scheduled public hearing on the property; Councilmember Steve Zeman moved for condemnation and Shari England seconded the motion. The vote was recorded as Sinor – Yes; Kretchmar – Yes; Zeman – Yes; Bowen – Yes; England – Yes.
The decision was taken during the council’s regular meeting at the Community Room, 615 N. Front. The minutes list the property owner as Teresa Hambrick and show no unscheduled public participation on this agenda item. The council entered the motion and carried it that evening; the minutes state the motion carried with the recorded votes above. The next procedural steps (timeframe for removal or contractor selection) were not specified in the minutes.
