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Westfir explores leasing or acquiring Westridge Middle School with Oakridge School District

Westfir City Council · February 2, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Richard Watson reported meetings with Oakridge School District Superintendent Dave McGrath and outreach to Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch about the possibility of Westfir leasing or acquiring the Westridge Middle School building.

Mayor Richard Watson updated the council on preliminary discussions with the Oakridge School District about whether the City of Westfir could lease or acquire the Westridge Middle School building. He said he and City Recorder Nicole Tritten met with OSD Superintendent Dave McGrath and that they had also reached out to Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch for county input.

The minutes record the update as exploratory; no purchase, lease terms, or funding source were reported. The council received the update but did not take formal action to pursue acquisition or to authorize staff to negotiate binding terms. Any further step would require a formal agenda item with details on property condition, price, and financing.