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Who’s Running Lincoln County? Counsel Says HR Director David Collier
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners’ March 18 meeting was held virtually, with no in-person option and no public comment, and revealed that Human Resources Director David Collier has been acting as county administrator since November 2025. During the discussion, Commissioner Casey Miller asked who is filling the county administrator role since the passing of Commissioner Claire Hall, raising concerns about where administrative authority currently resides. Miller referen
Toledo Works To Stay Ahead Of Water Conservation
The Toledo City Council is gearing up for what members believe could be a very difficult summer for local water supplies, and they want the community talking about conservation now, not when reservoirs are already low. During a recent work session, councilors and staff revisited last year’s voluntary water curtailment and openly questioned whether “voluntary” would be enough this time around. Several officials pointed to a strikingly dry winter across the region, low snowpack
Commissioner Casey Miller Files Federal Retaliation Lawsuit
Lincoln County Commissioner Casey Miller has filed a federal lawsuit alleging county officials retaliated after he questioned whether they were complying with Oregon’s public meetings law. The lawsuit was filed on March 13 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. It names Lincoln County, Human Resources Director David Collier, County Counsel Kristin Yuille, Commissioner Walter Chuck, and the estate of former Commissioner Claire Hall as defendants. A copy of the
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