History repeats; taxpayers dinged
Andy Nasburg, lifetime friend of the Coos Bay mayor, argues (The World, Sept. 26) the people of Coos Bay needs Jeff s kind of leadership. Absolute baloney! Good leaders are team players, who accomplish much and inspire others. They do not manage by...
2.6K - Oct. 5, 2009; scored 136.0

Coos Bay city manager threatens mayor
COOS BAY - Coos Bay Mayor Jeff McKeown has called a special meeting to discuss the performance of the city s manager, Chuck Freeman. McKeown would not say why he wants to talk about Freeman, but at least one councilor suggested it is to fire him. McK...
5.6K - Sep. 22, 2009; scored 175.0

Howard files lawsuit against city
Coos Bay s former finance director has formally filed a lawsuit against the city and city manager, claiming her free speech rights were violated and that she was wrongfully terminated. Janell Howard, who now works as a finance director for Brookings,...
1.6K - Sep. 19, 2009; scored 272.0

Brookings hires ex-Coos Bay finance boss
The city of Brookings hired Coos Bay's former finance director, Janell Howard, on Tuesday as its administrative services director. Howard has served as Brookings' interim director since March, following the resignation of Patti Dunn. Brookings City M...
1.7K - Apr. 15, 2009; scored 1000.0

October
Fishermen, conservationists at odds Fishermen clash with conservationists in October as the state considered 20 marine reserve proposals along the Oregon Coast, including a reserve at Cape Arago. Fishermen say the reserves threaten their livelihoods....
1.4K - Dec. 31, 2008; scored 175.0

September
Coos Bay finance director loses job The city of Coos Bay fires Finance Director Janell Howard, but Oregon State Police conclude there is insufficient evidence to charge Howard with shoplifting. Despite the findings, City Manager Chuck Freeman announc...
1.3K - Dec. 31, 2008; scored 203.0

City stays in-house with new finance director
COOS BAY The city of Coos Bay has filled its finance director vacancy with the woman who s been leading the department since August. City Manager Chuck Freeman announced the hiring of Rae Lea Cousens following interviews with three finalists for th...
2.2K - Nov. 18, 2008; scored 245.0