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Appreciation for the Power of Public Art
As I travel around the City, I continue to marvel at our community murals. Murals improve the appearance of the city by bringing color to former blank walls. Many of our murals depict times or persons in our past. Below are just a few of the murals around our great city:
 A new mural is underway near Hwy 101 by the Coos Bay / North Bend boundary. The canvas is an old concrete wall, a remnant of the former Standard Oil fueling depot and storage tanks. Local artist Mike Vaughn began several weeks ago preparing the wall in order to make way for a new mural. The mural will depict the lower half of a visiting ship along with two tugboats, both the Coos Bay and North Bend tugs, pushing / guiding the ship in the bay. The artist provided me the below picture which depicts such an event.
As you will see in the below pictures, the mural is taking shape. Weather permitting, Vaughn is planning to complete the project later this month.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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CBPD Welcomes New Police Officer
 On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Joseph Sparks was sworn-in and welcomed as the newest Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) Officer. Officer Sparks was sworn-in by Chief Chris Chapanar in the Coos Bay City Council Chambers. Officer Sparks’ family members, friends, City Manager Rodger Craddock, Assistant City Manager Nichole Rutherford, CBPD, and other City staff were on hand for the ceremony.
Officer Sparks was raised in Coos Bay and is a proud graduate of Marshfield High School. Officer Sparks served five years in the United States Marine Corps. After his service in the Marine Corps, Officer Sparks and his wife, Lauren, moved back to Coos Bay. Prior to joining the CBPD, he most recently worked as a Corrections Deputy for the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. Officer Sparks and Lauren have a son, Hudson, who was on hand to help mom pin on dad’s new badge.
Please join the Coos Bay Police Department and the City of Coos Bay in welcoming and congratulating Officer Joseph Sparks!
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Golden and Silver Falls Hike
 The South Slough Reserve will host a hike to Golden and Silver Falls on Saturday, June 11 beginning at 10 a.m. During the three mile, moderately-strenuous, hike we will explore the falls and rich natural and cultural history of this special place. Things to bring: rain gear, sturdy hiking boots, camera, water bottle, lunch and snacks. We will provide transportation from Coos Bay. [Max. – 15 participants]. This event is FREE but registration is required. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
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 The City of Coos Bay is reviving the Fourth of July celebration this year. While this event has not been able to happen for the past two years, Coos Bay Public Library and Coos Bay Fire Department are working together to rekindle the celebration in Mingus Park.
The event will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Planning for this event is underway. The goal is to bring the community together for a fun-filled family friendly event. The event will feature the Boy Scouts’ fundraiser hamburger stand, Coos County Posse and their horses, Coos Forest Protective Association with Smokey the Bear, ODF&W fishing, Front Street Community Bike Works, and many others.
Organizations interested in participating in the celebration can call 541-269-1101, ext. 229 for more information.
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The City of Coos Bay will have an election for the positions of Mayor and three City Councilors (Mayor – a two-year term; Councilors – a four-year term) to be held on November 8, 2022. Interested citizens may obtain information and file at the Coos Bay City Hall located at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Monday through Friday from 8 am–5 pm June 1, 2022, through August 30, 2022. Candidates filing by petition are asked to file before 5 p.m. on August 23, 2022.
To qualify, a citizen must be a registered voter and must have resided within the City of Coos Bay for at least one year preceding the election date. Questions can be address to City Recorder Nichole Rutherford at 541-269-1181, ext. 2244.
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Front Street Blueprint Presentations
 Over time the Front Street area has undergone private and public improvements from Ivy Street to the area just past Market Avenue adjacent to the Boardwalk. These improvements reflect a vibrant waterfront community vision developed by the Coos Bay community. Culmination of this vision has been captured in the Front Street Blueprint which was developed over this past year with engagement of community, businesses, property owners, the Front Street Advisory Committee, and the Planning Commission.
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Invitation to Celebrate Juneteenth
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Join the Coos History Museum on June 18-19 for a special FREE community cultural celebration honoring Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day or Freedom Day.
Juneteenth is the oldest national celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Commemorated since June 19, 1865 when the last slaves in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free - over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863 signed by Abraham Lincoln. Today the event is widely celebrated across the US and has been made a federal holiday.
Coos History Museum is honored and delighted to bring this FREE weekend celebration to Coos County for the second year with fun, education, entertainment, and activities for all!
Check out the schedule of events here: https://bit.ly/3wrLV55
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Planning Administrator
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Planning Administrator. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. This job is opened until filled. For complete announcement click below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Outreach Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Library ESO – Outreach Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application to the City Manager’s Office. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. This position closes at 5 p.m. June 17, 2022. For complete announcement click below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Engineering Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Engineering Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website. This job is opened until filled. For complete announcement and application packet, click button below.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Planner I
The City of Coos Bay seeks to hire a Planner I for our busy and fast paced Public Works/Community Development Department. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a City application, supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the City Manager’s Office. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by telephone 541-269-8912, or listed under Government, Job Openings on the City’s website www.coosbay.org. All information must be submitted for the application to be accepted. For complete announcement and application packet, click button below.
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