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North Bend School Board approves two Urban Renewal resolutions after public opposition
Summary
The North Bend School District board approved two resolutions increasing Urban Renewal indebtedness and accepting listed projects despite public commenters urging delays; both measures passed 5-2. Two board members voted Nay.
The North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors approved two resolutions related to the city’s Urban Renewal plan at its Aug. 7 meeting after a presentation by city officials and public opposition.
Finance Manager Jeff Bridgens and North Bend City Manager David Milliron presented potential impacts of the Urban Renewal project. Public commenters Rob Taylor and Chris Castleman urged the board to oppose or table the plan; according to the minutes, "He encouraged them to vote against it." After discussion, Director Anna Huit moved to approve Resolution 2026-01, accepting and authorizing a large increase in maximum indebtedness; Director Julie B. Hale seconded and the motion passed 5-2.
The board then approved Resolution 2026-02, accepting the listed Urban Renewal projects as presented; Director DeAnne Wiedenmann moved and Director Megan Kronsteiner-Cahill seconded, and that motion also passed 5-2. The minutes record Carol Yardley and Michelle Roberts voting Nay on both resolutions.
Board members who voted in favor described the measures as necessary to advance the listed projects; those who opposed raised concerns during the discussion and from public comment. The board did not identify immediate changes to the project list in the record. The resolutions were entered as business actions in the board packet and will be reflected in the district’s formal records.
