Echo City Administrator Mike Gonzalez sits down to discuss the city’s complex roadmap for growth, transparency, and structural resilience. Gonzalez breaks down the new 2026–2027 city budget, highlighting a fiscally conservative 2.5% increase aimed at providing greater clarity on fund balances while tackling necessary utility rate adjustments. He dives deep into the high-stakes world of municipal infrastructure, addressing the critical challenges of expanding Echo's sewer and water capacities to support massive upcoming commercial developments near I-84. Additionally, Gonzalez offers a transparent look behind the scenes at Echo City Hall, guiding listeners through the transition of local leadership following a recent mayoral recall, a pending land-use appeal, and his personal philosophy on managing incremental, smart growth while preserving Echo’s beloved historical charm.

Echo City Administrator Mike Gonzalez sits down to discuss the city&rsquo;s complex roadmap for growth, transparency, and structural resilience. Gonzalez breaks down the new 2026&ndash;2027 city budget, highlighting a fiscally conservative 2.5% increase aimed at providing greater clarity on fund balances while tackling necessary utility rate adjustments. He dives deep into the high-stakes world of municipal infrastructure, addressing the critical challenges of expanding Echo's sewer and water capacities to support massive upcoming commercial developments near I-84. Additionally, Gonzalez offers a transparent look behind the scenes at Echo City Hall, guiding listeners through the transition of local leadership following a recent mayoral recall, a pending land-use appeal, and his personal philosophy on managing incremental, smart growth while preserving Echo&rsquo;s beloved historical charm.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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