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Derrick DePledge: Behind the News: 'There's a sense of vibrancy in Astoria'
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 21—Scott Spence took on the role as Astoria city manager this month. He served for nearly 12 years as the city manager in Lacey, Washington, a suburb of Olympia with more than five times ...
Astoria approves city manager employment contract
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 15—The City Council approved an employment contract Monday with Astoria's next city manager. Scott Spence, who serves as the city manager in Lacey, Washington, signed a conditional offer ...
Lower Columbia Q Center emerges from legal battle
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMar. 22—After guiding the Lower Columbia Q Center out of a legal battle, the nonprofit's custodial board expects to pass the reins to five new board members in April. The custodial board was ...
Astoria sets conditions for homeless camping
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 21—The Astoria City Council approved a homeless camping ordinance Monday night outlining the time and manner for when someone can sleep on public property. The council expects to discuss ...
Astoria names finalists for city manager
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 21—Astoria has named three finalists for city manager. Scott Spence, who serves as the city manager in Lacey, Washington; Michael Harmon, who most recently served as a city administrator ...
Astoria library director to step down
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 20—Jimmy Pearson, who has served as director of the Astoria Library since 2016, will step away from the role on Friday. Pearson called the move a semiretirement and a bittersweet decision ...
Astoria hires new city manager
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 6—Astoria has found a new city manager. Scott Spence, who serves as the city manager in Lacey, Washington, has signed a conditional offer letter. The City Council is expected to consider ...
New mayor, city councilors take office in Astoria
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 3—Joined by a new city manager, Astoria's new mayor and two new city councilors were sworn in Tuesday night. Mayor Sean Fitzpatrick, who ran uncontested in the November election, replaces ...
Astoria parks director appointed interim city manager
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 22—The City Council has appointed Jonah Dart-McLean, Astoria's parks and recreation director, as interim city manager. Paul Benoit, who has served in the interim role since July, will step ...
Derrick DePledge: Behind the News: 'I really hope that we're able to keep that authenticity'
The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 18—Back in 2009, the Astoria City Council voted unanimously for the Riverfront Vision Plan, a framework to guide land use along the Columbia River. The plan grew out of public fears about ...