MAYOR'S MESSAGE As Thanksgiving draws near, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to Coos Bay. Your willingness to step forward and support our community is both inspiring and deeply valued. Across our city, volunteers make a lasting difference—planning local events, serving on boards and commissions, and lending their skills wherever they’re needed most. Your efforts strengthen our community, bring people together, and reflect the generosity and unity that define Coos Bay. Our city’s greatest asset is its people, and our volunteers truly represent the best of who we are. Through your compassion and commitment, you help make Coos Bay not just a place to live, but a place to feel connected, supported, and proud to call home. As we look toward the year ahead, I am confident that with your continued dedication, we will meet new challenges and opportunities with resilience and optimism. Your service sets a powerful example and leaves a positive impact that reaches far beyond the tasks you take on. Please join me in recognizing and thanking all the volunteers whose contributions uplift our community. Your work matters, and we are grateful for all you do to make Coos Bay a better place for everyone. City Council / Urban Renewal Agency: Council President Lucinda DiNovo Councilor Stephanie Kilmer (Agency Chair) Councilor Carmen Matthews Councilor Sara Stephens Councilor Troy Cribbins Councilor Jacob Niebergall Budget Committee: Brenda Brecke Harold Folker Eli Gonzalez Jayson Wartnik Ali Mageehon Rick Rehfeld McKinley Prado Planning Commission: Rex Miller, Chair Amy Aguirre Jim Berg Bill Davis Jeff Marineau Josh Stevens Patrick Terry Parks Commission: Ariann Lyons, Chair Bill Davis Patrick Brindgardner Carmen Matthews Jared Schmidt Patty Scott Jaime Fereday Harv Schubothe Curt Benward Tree Board: Cora Vandervelden, Chair Patrick Bringardner Meredith Childs Mark Daily Haley Lagasse Carmen Matthews Rex Miller Harv Schubothe Design Assistance Team: Victoria Crumpacker MJ Koreiva Judith Lousier Ariann Lyons Ryan Tuss Kendall Blake Library Board: Janice Langlinais, Chair Peggy Christensen Jenni DeLeon Ida Jo Gates Julie Stephens Jacob Niebergall Gina Sutherland Library Foundation: Kara Long Laura Fisher Janise Langlinais Margo Borsted Marie Benton Shawn Kuykendall Curt Benward Carol Ventgen Doug Wuerth Gina Sutherland Susan Anderson Library Facility Steering Committee: Jacob Niebergall Susan Anderson Kara Long Janice Langlinais Julie Stephens Shawn Kuykendall CB/NB Water Board: Carmen Matthews Rob Kilmer Library Volunteers: Beaston, Sarah Bellomy, Anne Bessy, Dylon Branson, Christine Brigham-Saunders, Ella Cridland, Tara Debban, Lori Deleon, Adrian Fekete, Rose Greene, Sarah Gregory, Scott Huang, Jennifer Hutchison, Barbara Jenkins, June Kohler, Jessica Le Comer, Miles Lopez, Rafael Lewis, Molly Luther, Char Meshorer, Mieka Oberg, Abby Rodriguez, Jennifer Ryan, Margie Santos, Dan Shad, Dennis Sherpa, Carol Shinn, Nancy Steinhorst, Kathi Tunya, Virag Fire Department Volunteers: Volunteer Firefighters Scott LaFevre Nick Winner Resident Interns Humberto Gonzalez Elion Guerrero Gentry Hixon Mason MacFarland Logan Scott Brayden Sholty CERT David Bagley Rachel Bernau Jody Bohannon Kathy Cooley Robyn Greenlund Jonathan Hill Mona Insley Beth Keller Jeffery Kelley Betty Kennedy Curtis Lester Jodi Lollar Tim Lollar John Menendez Bev Meyers Sonny Meyers Andrea Murphy Lynda Sanders Carol Serpa Daniel Shoemaker Cindy Smith Phyllis Smith Michael Wright Police Department Volunteers: Disabled Parking Enforcement Steven Moehring David Sens Terry Steinberg Chaplin James Alexander Public Works Volunteers: Adopt-a-Park Project Carmen Matthews Jamie Fereday CoCo Sutton Choshi Gardens Beverly Meyers Sonny Meyers Pirate Park Volunteers: Brad Gulseth Stacy Gulseth MSH Key Club Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery Scott Bengham Robert Blackwell Cricket Soles Becky Soles Park Hosts Mike McLarren Donald Phillips Gerald Schow Megan Schow John Burch Warren Tharp Eric Sharman Wishing each of you a warm, joyful, and safe Thanksgiving. May this season offer moments of reflection, gratitude, and time spent with family and friends. -Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay