KEEPING NORTH BEND SAFE, FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, AND READY FOR THE FUTURE
1. STRATEGIC FISCAL STEWARDSHIP
North Bend’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan provides a long-term framework for financial stability, policy review, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development. I will continue pursuing state and federal grants, building on the $3.86 million secured in Fiscal Year 2025, while protecting essential services and planning responsibly for long-term reserves.
2. MODERNIZING STREETS AND UTILITIES
Senate Bill 1062 restored local authority to set water and wastewater rates by majority vote, giving North Bend an important tool for maintaining essential infrastructure. I will continue supporting data-driven street planning, including AI and LiDAR analysis of all 64 miles of paved city roads, along with responsible sewer, stormwater, and wastewater improvements.
3. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Public safety remains a core responsibility. I will support stable police staffing, effective investigations, regional cooperation, and modern emergency-response tools. North Bend’s recent progress includes grants for fire-station seismic upgrades, pump-station and roadway needs, and a dedicated narcotics investigator.
4. WORKFORCE HOUSING AND DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
The former courthouse Annex is in early planning and feasibility work, with a goal of approximately 70 workforce-housing units and $4 million in federal support plus state pre-development funding. I will continue advancing this opportunity while supporting the Main Street Program, Cloudpermit services, the Visitor Information Center, local businesses, and the Liberty Theatre.
5. REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS COORDINATION
North Bend will continue using lawful, objectively reasonable policies for public spaces while working with Coos Bay, Coos County, service providers, and state partners. The HB 4123 regional partnership is designed to improve coordination, identify service gaps, and connect people with shelter, mental-health, addiction, and housing resources.