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60+ Advisory Committee

2-Year Terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.050 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
CM HallCouncil Liaison1/7/20191/1/202412/31/2024
Steve LovasMember1/3/20231/3/202312/31/2024
Bryn McCornackVice-Chair12/5/20161/1/202412/31/2025
Terrie MurphyMember10/17/20221/1/202412/31/2025
Cathie Rigby5/6/20245/6/202412/31/2025
Angela Sutton5/8/20245/8/202412/31/2025
Shelly ThompsonMember 2/6/20231/1/202412/31/2025
Ann WayChairperson1/3/20181/1/202412/31/2025

Airport

2-Year Terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.025 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Jeff BertuleitCommittee Chair1/1/202412/31/2025
Ralph BusbyCommittee Member1/1/20161/1/202412/31/2025
Dietmar GoebelCouncil Liaison Alternate1/7/20191/1/202412/31/2024
Cynthia JacobiCouncil Liaison5/21/20201/1/202412/31/2024
Doug LystraCommittee Member2/21/20232/21/202312/31/2024
Daniel McCreaCommittee Member1/18/20221/3/202312/31/2024
Susan Reese PainterCommittee Member9/2/20141/3/202312/31/2024
James SeaversCommittee Member9/18/20231/1/202412/31/2025
Mark WatkinsCommittee Member1/1/202412/31/2025

Audit Committee

2-Year Terms, 3 members - Ordinance NO. 2107

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Martin DesmondAlternate Member3/1/20191/3/202312/31/2024
Robert EmondCommittee Member1/2/20241/2/202412/31/2025
Dietmar GoebelCommittee Member-Alternate1/7/20191/1/202412/31/2025
Cynthia JacobiCommittee Member7/21/20201/1/202412/31/2025
Jan KaplanCommittee Alternate1/18/20221/3/20231/2/2024
Glenda RhodesAt-Large-Resigned9/18/20171/3/202212/31/2023
Position 1 Vacancy1/4/20231/4/20231/4/2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

2-Year Terms, 7 members, 3 alternate members (Ordinance 2191)

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Lisa AveryAlternate Member7/18/20221/3/202312/31/2024
LeeAnn BennetAt-Large-Resigned1/3/20231/11/202312/31/2023
Beatriz BotelloCouncil Liaison1/18/20221/3/202312/31/2024
Duane CobbAt-Large-Resigned8/1/20228/1/202212/31/2023
Herb FredricksonVice-Chairperson7/19/20211/3/202312/31/2024
Richard KeagleMember8/4/20201/3/202312/31/2024
Ryan ParkerCouncil Liaison Alternate1/7/20191/3/202312/31/2024
Michael RiouxChairperson9/18/20171/1/202412/31/2025
Minda StilesMember8/19/20191/3/202312/31/2024
Position 1 VacancyAlternate Member7/19/20217/19/202112/31/2023

Budget Committee

City and Urban Renewal Agency combined committee 3-year Terms, 14 members (seven City residents and the seven sitting City Council/Urban Renewal Agency) - Chapter 294 Oregon Revised Statutes -

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Bob BermanCitizen Member1/3/20221/3/202212/31/2024
Beatriz BotelloCouncilor
Bill BraniganCitizen Member2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2025
Robert EmondCouncilor1/3/20241/3/2024
Dietmar GoebelCouncilor
CM HallCouncilor1/3/2023
Cynthia JacobiCouncilor
Jan KaplanCouncilor1/6/20221/3/2023
Steve LovasCitizen Member1/18/20221/18/202212/31/2024
Diane NelsonCitizen Member1/18/20221/18/202212/31/2024
Ryan ParkerCouncilor1/3/2023
Carol ShenkCitizen Member1/18/20221/18/202212/31/2024
Arjen SundmanCitizen Member1/5/20211/1/202412/31/2026
John UpdikeCitizen Member2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2025

City Center Revitalization Planning Committee

City Center Revitalization Planning Project Advisory Committee Res. No 3992 https://newportoregon.gov/dept/adm/resolutions/3992/res_3992.pdf

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Rich BelloniFacilities Director Lincoln County School District3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Bob Berman Planning Commission3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Ralph Breitenstein Board Member Pacific Communities Health District3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Dustin CapriArchitect, Engineer, or Design Professional3/18/20244/18/202412/31/2024
Robert EmondSecondary Council Liason 3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Brett EstesDepartment of Land Conservation and Development3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Eric HannemanFarmers Market Representative3/18/20243/18/202412/31/2024
Melony HeimFirst Security Bank Lending Institution3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Cynthia JacobiPrimary Council Liason3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Timothy Johnson Lincoln County Administrator 3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Debra JonesCentro de Ayuda/Latinx Representative3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Judith Jones Faith based Organization Representative3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Rob Murphy Fire/Emergency Service Provider3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Jim PatrickArea Resident11/6/202311/6/202312/31/2024
Wayne PattersonLocal Business Representative- Newport Chamber11/6/202311/6/202312/31/2024
Karen Rockwell HALC - Mixed-Use or Multi-Family Housing Provider3/18/20243/18/202412/31/2024
Tom Sakaris Fire/Emergency Service Provider3/18/202412/31/202412/31/2024
Laurie SandersGeneral Public Representative11/6/202311/6/202312/31/2024
Christina & Luke SimonsenLocal Business Representative11/6/202311/6/202312/31/2024
Jack WeberGeneral Public Representative11/6/202311/6/202312/31/2024

City Council

2-Year Term for Mayor, 4-Year Term for Council 6 Councilors + Mayor - City Charter 2008

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Beatriz BotelloCouncilor1/7/20191/7/20191/6/2025
Robert EmondCouncilor 10/16/202310/16/202312/31/2026
Dietmar GoebelCouncilor1/1/20171/1/20171/6/2025
CM HallCouncilor/Council President1/4/20211/3/20231/4/2027
Cynthia JacobiCouncilor1/7/20191/7/20191/6/2025
Jan KaplanMayor1/3/20231/4/20231/3/2025
Ryan ParkerCouncilor1/7/20191/3/20231/4/2027

City Council Stipend/Compensation Work Group

Res 3965, four former/retired members of the City Council, two members of the Budget Committee (other than City Councilors) and five at-large members of the community

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Position 1 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 10 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 11 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 2 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 3 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 4 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 5 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 6 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 7 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 8 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023
Position 9 Vacancy1/19/20231/19/20231/19/2023

Discover Newport Committee

1-Year Terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.045 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Susan ArmstrongRetail6/1/20246/1/202412/31/2024
Jeremy BurkeAt large 3/4/20243/4/202412/31/2024
Hunter CarsonLodging-Chair 9/5/20239/5/202312/31/2024
Joshua ConradLodging2/6/20231/2/202412/31/2024
Camille FournierAt Large-Vice Chair 6/6/20221/2/202412/31/2024
Dietmar GoebelCouncil Liaison1/7/20191/3/20231/2/2024
Janell GoplenRetail4/4/20221/2/202412/31/2024
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison Alternate1/2/20241/2/202412/31/2024
Eric SeilLodging3/3/20201/2/202412/31/2024

Housing Advisory Committee

12 Member Minimum Committee-Policy Advisory Committee for Housing Capacity Analysis and Production Strategy-Resolution 3944

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
James BassingthwaiteAffordable Housing Provider-Alternate3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Robert CowanOregon State University3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Braulio EscobarPlanning Commission8/24/20228/24/20223/23/2023
Mark FarleyOregon State University-Alternate3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Dr. Karen GrayLincoln County School District3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Wendy HernandezLatino Community Representative3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Cynthia JacobiCouncil Liaison3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Judith JonesFaith Based Organization Representative3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Betty KamikawaHomeless Resource Provider3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison Alternate3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Kathy KowtkoAffordable Housing Provider3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Lesley OgdenCommunity Healthcare Provider3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Mike PhillipsMarket Rate Housing Provider-Alternate3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Bonnie SaxtonHospital District3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Sheila StileyShelter Service Provider3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Dennis WhiteFaith Based Organization Representative-Alternate3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023
Todd WoodleyMarket Rate Housing Provider3/23/20223/23/20223/23/2023

Library Board

4-Year Terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.030 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Karen AplandMember2/19/20201/2/202412/31/2027
Mellie Bukovsky-ReyesMember-Cultural Diversity Representative8/16/20218/16/202112/31/2024
Ellen FranklinVice-Chair10/15/20181/3/202212/31/2025
Dietmar GoebelCouncil Liaison Alternate1/3/20171/3/20231/2/2024
Gretchen HavnerChairperson1/3/20221/3/202212/31/2025
Natasha (Tasha) HazdraHigh School Student Representative10/16/202310/16/20231/3/2024
Gianna Martella At Large2/6/20231/1/202412/31/2027
Ryan ParkerCouncil Liaison1/7/20191/3/20231/2/2024
Holly RomeroAt Large2/6/20232/6/202312/31/2026
Position 1 Vacancy1/4/20231/4/202312/31/2026

Parking Advisory Committee

3-year terms, 11-member committee consisting of 3 Bayfront Reps, 3 Nye Beach Reps, 3 City Center Reps, and 2 At-Large Reps. Established by Ordinance No. 2164.

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Beatriz BotelloCouncil Liaison Alternate1/4/20231/4/20231/2/2024
Bill BraniganAt-Large Representative2/7/20221/2/202412/31/2025
Aaron BretzBayfront Representative2/7/20222/7/202212/31/2024
Lisa EmondNye Beach Representative 11/4/202411/4/202412/31/2027
Robert EmondCouncil Liaison2/7/20222/7/202212/31/2024
Janell GoplenChair & Bayfront Representative2/7/20221/2/202412/31/2025
Aracelly GuevaraCity Center Representative2/7/20222/7/202212/31/2024
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison Alternate 1/4/20231/4/20231/2/2024
Gary RipkaBayfront Representative2/7/20221/3/202312/31/2025
Doretta SmithCity Center Representative2/7/20221/2/202412/31/2025
Position 2 VacancyCity Center Representative2/8/20222/8/202212/31/2022
Position 3 VacancyAt Large Representative10/9/202310/9/202310/9/2023
Position 4 VacancyNye Beach Representative10/9/202310/9/202310/9/2023

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

2-Year Terms, 11 members - Chapter 2.05.040 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Charles BrownMember10/3/20221/2/202412/31/2025
Cheryl BrownVice-Chair11/7/20191/3/202312/31/2024
Miranda CarterAt-Large3/6/20243/6/202412/31/2025
Eva Gonzalez MunozMember3/1/20211/2/202412/31/2025
CM HallCouncil Liaison 1/3/20231/3/20231/2/2024
Mike KloeckMember 12/1/20179/5/202312/31/2024
Charles MitchellMember3/1/20221/2/202412/31/2025
Shelley MooreMember-Resigned3/21/20221/2/202312/31/2025
Brian NorrisMember-Resigned10/2/20171/3/202312/31/2024
Ryan ParkerCouncil Liaison Alternate1/6/20231/6/20231/2/2024
Jeff SchrantzMember1/24/20171/3/202312/31/2024
Nancy SteinbergChairperson2/7/20111/2/202412/31/2025
John WrayMember2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2025

Planning Commission

3-Year Terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.005 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Robert BareCommissioner11/4/20242/27/202312/31/2026
Bob BermanVice-Chair1/6/20141/3/202312/31/2025
Bill BraniganChairperson8/1/20121/3/202212/31/2024
Dustin CapriCitizen Advisor3/24/20141/2/202212/31/2025
Gary EastCommissioner9/3/20191/2/202412/31/2026
Braulio EscobarCommissioner3/1/20211/2/202412/31/2026
James HanselmanCommissioner4/18/20161/3/202212/31/2024
Greg SuttonCitizen Advisor9/9/201912/31/2026
John UpdikeCommissioner 9/30/20229/30/202212/31/2025

Police Advisory Committee

2-year terms, 11 members, Resolution 3908-2 residents, 1 business owner or manager, 1 LCSD rep., 2 Latinx Community members, 2 NHS students, 1 mediator, 2 at-large members.

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Melinda BaxterMediation1/4/20211/3/202212/31/2024
Richard GutknechtAt-Large1/4/20211/3/202312/31/2024
Esmeralda HernandezLatinx Representative2/1/20211/2/202412/31/2025
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison Alternate1/2/20241/2/202412/31/2025
Keith NelsonResident7/18/20221/3/202312/31/2024
Ana RobelloAt-Large2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2025
Sandra RoumagouxBusiness1/4/20213/21/202212/31/2024
John SmithiesAt Large 2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2025
Sophia SolanoLatinx Representative 2/20/20242/20/202412/31/2026
Position 1 VacancyStudent
Position 2 VacancyResident
Susan Van LiewLCSD1/4/20211/3/202212/31/2024

Public Arts Committee

4-year terms, 7 members - Chapter 2.05.060 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Anita AlbrechtMember11/7/20221/2/202412/31/2027
Chasse DavidsonMember10/3/20221/2/202412/31/2027
Robert EmondCouncil Liaison Alternate1/2/20241/2/202412/31/2025
Cynthia JacobiCouncil Liaison1/7/20191/2/202412/31/2024
Scott KnoxMember-Chair7/19/20217/19/202112/31/2026
Mary PetersonMember7/16/20121/2/202412/31/2027
Bill PosnerMember1/20/20151/3/202312/31/2026
Susan TissotMember10/7/202410/7/202412/31/2027
Frances Van WertMember4/1/20191/1/202112/31/2026

Retirement Trustees

4 Year Terms-Staggered Terms (4 years), 5 members - Chapter 2.05.020 Newport Municipal Code

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Braulio EscobarChairperson2/16/20161/2/202412/31/2027
Dietmar GoebelCouncil Liaison1/3/20231/2/2024
David HeaterMember12/31/20161/4/202112/31/2024
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison Alternate1/19/20221/3/20231/2/2024
Mark SaelensMember1/3/202312/31/2026
Steve StewartMember6/21/20211/3/202212/31/2025
Robert WestermanMember3/6/20233/6/202312/31/2026

Sister City Committee

7-member committee, one Councilor, 6 at-large members, 5-year terms, Created by Resolution No. 3870

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Richard BrodeurMember-Resigned1/1/20201/3/202212/31/2026
Kaety JacobsenMember1/6/202312/5/202212/31/2026
Jan KaplanCity Council Alternate1/2/20241/2/202412/31/2024
Ryan ParkerCity Councilor1/6/20201/3/20231/2/2024
Jenni RemillardMember1/1/20201/3/202212/31/2026
Valerie SagersMember8/2/20211/3/202212/31/2026
Rebecca StilesMember1/1/20201/3/202212/31/2026
Position 2 VacancyMember8/2/20218/2/202112/31/2026

Urban Renewal Agency

Comprised of sitting City Councilors and Mayor, Terms concurrent with Council terms - Chapter 457 Oregon Revised Statutes

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Beatriz Botello1/7/20191/7/20191/6/2025
Robert Emond1/3/20241/3/20241/3/2024
Dietmar GoebelChairperson1/24/20171/24/20171/6/2025
CM Hall1/7/20191/3/20231/4/2027
Cynthia Jacobi1/7/20191/7/20191/6/2025
Jan Kaplan1/3/20231/4/2027
Ryan Parker1/7/20191/3/20231/4/2027

Vision 2040 Advisory Committee

16-member committee, 5-year terms, Ordinance 2189 amending founding Ordinance 2124, and NMC 2.05.075. Quorum=6 members

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
Jeff BertuleitStanding Committee - Airport Committee2/13/20182/13/201812/31/2026
Beatriz BotelloCouncil Liaison
Rolla CleaverAt-Large2/20/20181/3/202212/31/2026
Joshua ConradStakeholder - Business-Resigned6/7/20216/7/202112/31/2026
Jay FinemanAt-Large6/7/20211/3/202212/31/2026
James HanselmanStanding Committee - Planning Commission12/6/202112/6/202112/31/2025
Cynthia JacobiCouncil Liaison Alternate
Paula MirandaStakeholder - Partner Organization - Port1/1/20201/2/202412/31/2029
Jane RussellStakeholder-Partner Organization-Health/Resigned7/21/20207/21/202012/29/2023
Position 1 VacancyStanding Committee6/8/20216/8/202112/31/2024
Position 2 VacancyLincoln County1/9/20231/9/20231/9/2023
Position 3 VacancyStanding Committee4/11/20224/11/20224/11/2022
Position 4 VacancyStanding Committee3/16/20213/16/202112/31/2023
Position 5 VacancyAt-Large, Latino1/9/20231/9/20231/9/2023
Position 6 VacancyStakeholder/Partner Organization-Education1/9/20231/9/20231/9/2023
Position 7 VacancyAt-Large2/21/20232/21/202312/31/2022
Position 8 VacancyChamber of Commerce2/21/20232/21/20232/21/2023

Water Supply Management and Conservation Workgroup

9 member committee, appointments expire 12/31/2023, Resolution No. 3949

Member Position First Appointed Current Term Begins Current Term Ends
VACANCY Hydrologic and Service Water Industry6/11/20246/11/202412/31/2024
Tony BixlerRestaurant/Retail Industry9/19/20229/19/202212/31/2024
Mike BroiliMid-Coast Watershed7/18/20227/18/202212/31/2024
Joshua ConradHospitality Industry-Resigned7/18/20227/18/202212/31/2024
Jay FinemanOregon Coast Community Forest Association7/18/20227/18/202212/31/2024
Fred HolzmerResidential Customer7/18/20227/18/202212/31/2024
Jan KaplanCouncil Liaison1/4/20231/4/202312/31/2024
Jason PondBrewery Industry11/7/202211/7/202212/31/2024
Reilly RayFish Plant Processing Industry6/3/20246/3/202412/31/2024
Mark SaelensLincoln County SWCD1/3/20231/3/202312/31/2024