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North Bend board rejects large increase in urban renewal indebtedness
Summary
The North Bend School District Board voted 6–1 on Feb. 6, 2025 to reject Resolution 2025-02, which would have authorized a large increase in maximum indebtedness for the city's Urban Renewal Agency; city officials and nearly a dozen public commenters spoke for and against the plan.
The North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors voted 6–1 on Feb. 6, 2025 to reject Resolution 2025-02, which would have accepted and authorized a large increase in maximum indebtedness (MI) for the proposed North Bend Urban Renewal Agency projects outlined in Exhibits A and B. Director Nathan McClintock cast the lone aye vote; six directors voted nay.
City Finance Director Jeff Bridgens and City Manager David Milliron presented details of the proposed plan and answered board members' questions before the vote. The board heard multiple public comments both opposing and supporting the proposal: opponents cited concerns about long-term debt for future generations, while supporters said urban renewal could spur housing and economic development. Speakers included community members and local leaders such as Jeff Lang, CEO of Coquille Valley Hospital, and Joe Bollig III of the Coos County Board of Real Estate.
Board discussion focused on the scope of the indebtedness and the projects referenced in Exhibits A and B; Chair Jim Jordan thanked city staff for their assistance with the process. The resolution failed on the record vote: Nathan McClintock — Aye; Mary Schilling, Carol Yardley, Michelle Roberts, Julie Thies, Dallas Petenbrink, Jim Jordan — Nay. No immediate alternate action was recorded; the city and board may revisit related items later.
