Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett begin the conversation welcoming Anna Curry as the new Executive Director of the Pendleton Downtown Association. Next, they run through agenda items from last night's (May 21) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Both Turner and Corbett discuss the reconsideration of the NW Despain Avenue reconstruction project. Corbett also shares his thoughts about the price hike in emergency dispatch services provided by the county.

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett begin the conversation welcoming Anna Curry as the new Executive Director of the Pendleton Downtown Association. Next, they run through agenda items from last night's (May 21) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Both Turner and Corbett discuss the reconsideration of the NW Despain Avenue reconstruction project. Corbett also shares his thoughts about the price hike in emergency dispatch services provided by the county.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

May 22     |     City of Pendleton

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran begins the conversation talking about plans going into the upcoming Umatilla County Fair, Aug. 7-10 and how this year's parade route will be changed. He also talks about today and tomorrow's Economic Summit happening in Hermiston. Next, Dorran explains the rate increases for both Pendleton Sanitary Service and Sanitary Disposal. Next, he talks about certifying the election results and the contract ratification for the county's public works employees.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran begins the conversation talking about plans going into the upcoming Umatilla County Fair, Aug. 7-10 and how this year's parade route will be changed. He also talks about today and tomorrow's Economic Summit happening in Hermiston. Next, Dorran explains the rate increases for both Pendleton Sanitary Service and Sanitary Disposal. Next, he talks about certifying the election results and the contract ratification for the county's public works employees.

June 20     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Turner shares reports from the Jump-Start and Advisory Committees and Corbett talks about the approval of the fiscal year 2023 audit report. Regarding the city council meeting, Corbett talks about the public hearing to amend the sign code to incorporate signage regulations within the historic district, then the first reading to amend the nuisance ordinance. Corbett also talks about approving the agreement with the state to accept $4 million in funds for the Pendleton arterial road for the housing project. Turner ends the conversation recoginizing Public Works Director Bob Patterson who is retiring and moving to Australia.

Pendleton Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Turner shares reports from the Jump-Start and Advisory Committees and Corbett talks about the approval of the fiscal year 2023 audit report. Regarding the city council meeting, Corbett talks about the public hearing to amend the sign code to incorporate signage regulations within the historic district, then the first reading to amend the nuisance ordinance. Corbett also talks about approving the agreement with the state to accept $4 million in funds for the Pendleton arterial road for the housing project. Turner ends the conversation recoginizing Public Works Director Bob Patterson who is retiring and moving to Australia.

June 19     |     City of Pendleton

Superintendent Kevin Headings explains why next year's graduation date will be changing. Then he goes into some agenda items from last night's school board meeting which includes the enrollment report, approving the Nixyaawii Community School Charter Agreement, and approving the personnel report. Headings also talks about the budget and end of year reports.

Superintendent Kevin Headings explains why next year's graduation date will be changing. Then he goes into some agenda items from last night's school board meeting which includes the enrollment report, approving the Nixyaawii Community School Charter Agreement, and approving the personnel report. Headings also talks about the budget and end of year reports.

May 22 | City of Pendleton

Coffee Hour Podcast

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