Phoenix, Ore. — Phoenix City Manager Eric Swanson says he’s hoping to bring stability to the city manager position. He’s the former city manager of Medford and recently came back to the Rogue Valley. Swanson says his first day was ...
Medford, Ore. — Former Deputy City Manager Bill Hoke and the city of Medford have officially parted ways. In an agreement obtained by NBC5 News, the city agreed to pay Hoke 6 months severance pay, or nearly $75,000. Hoke’s employment ...
Medford, Ore. — Medford’s Deputy City Manager Bill Hoke is out of a job. Medford City Manager Brian Sjothun confirms to NBC5 News that Deputy City Manager Bill Hoke is on administrative leave until they’re able to come to terms ...
Medford police plan to be officially moved into their new station by this Friday. Now that police are moving out of city hall, city management hopes to remodel the space to make it more user friendly for the community. “We’re ...
Medford, Ore. — Medford officially has a new city manager. The Medford City Council voted to approve Brian Sjothun for the position at their meeting today. Sjothun was previously Director of Medford Parks and Recreation. Medford has been searching for ...
Medford, Ore.- The Medford City Council has named Brian Sjothun as the new City Manager. Sjothun has served with the City of Medford since March, 2004. He served as the Recreation Superintendent for five months prior to becoming the Parks ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. — Rob Patridge tells NBC5 News he’s deeply disappointed he wasn’t selected to become Medford’s next city manager, but he says he’s happy to continue his work as Klamath County District Attorney. “I appreciate the consideration in this process,” Rob ...
Update (08/04 1:10 p.m.) — Rob Patridge won’t be Medford’s next city manager. The city council failed to overturn Mayor Gary Wheeler’s veto regarding the hiring of the Klamath County District Attorney. It would have required a 6 to 2 ...
Update (07/22 12:50 p.m.) — In the second reading to approve Klamath County District Attorney Rob Patridge as Medford’s new City Manager, Mayor Gary Wheeler said he would veto the hiring. Mayor Wheeler said he’s concerned because Patridge has never ...
Medford, Ore. — The Medford City Council is expected to vote Thursday night on whether or not to approve a new city manager. Last Week NBC5 News broke the story that the city offered the position to former Medford City ...