Four Finalists Selected For Toledo City Manager

The City of Toledo, Oregon has designated four finalists for the position of City Manager: John Craig, Richard Huebner, Phil Lewis, and Benjamin Marchant. Toledo community members are invited to meet the finalists at a facilitated meeting on Tuesday, July 29th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Toledo Fire Department, Training Room, 285 NE Burgess Rd, Toledo, OR 97391. Participants should plan to attend the entire meeting to meet all the finalists and have an opportunity to give their input. Please contact Emily Rehder at Jensen Strategies (emily@jensenstrategies.com) for additional language or accessibility accommodations.

John Craig most recently served as Deputy County Manager for the County of Los Alamos, NM. He previously served as Director of General Services for the City of Albuquerque, NM; Assistant County Administrator for Mono County, CA; Deputy City Manager for the City of Rio Rancho, NM; County Manager for Talbot County, MD; and City Manager for the City of Barre, VT. Mr. Craig holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Belmont University. Mr. Craig said of his candidacy, “I am honored to be named a finalist for the City Manager position in Toledo. This is a community with a rich history, a deep sense of pride, and tremendous potential. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with community members, learn more about their hopes for the city’s future, and explore how I can use my education and experience to contribute to Toledo’s continued growth and success through collaborative, transparent, and responsive leadership.”

Richard Huebner most recently served as City Administrator for the City of Selah, WA. He

previously served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Moses Lake, WA; Management Analyst for the City of Monroe, WA.; and Tourism Promotion Coordinator for the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Mr. Huebner has a Juris Doctor from Seattle University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Washington State University. Mr. Huebner said of his candidacy, “Lincoln County has been a regular vacation destination for me, from family vacations of my childhood and continuing today. I'm honored and thrilled to be selected as a candidate for the position of City Manager of Toledo, and I'm excited by the prospect of living in and contributing to the vibrancy of this wonderful region.”

Phillip Lewis currently serves as CEO/General Manager for Cosumnes Community Services District in Elk Cove, CA. He previously served as Parks and Recreation Administrator for Cosumnes Community Services District; Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Rocklin, CA; Community Services Director for the City of Oregon City, OR; and Executive Director for Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District in The Dalles, OR. Mr. Lewis holds a Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism Management from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy Economic from Eastern Oregon University. Mr. Lewis said of his candidacy, “I am incredibly honored to be selected as a finalist for the Toledo City Manager position. I am excited for the opportunity to work with Council, staff, and the community to keep growing as a friendly, strong, and future focused City.”

Benjamin Marchant most recently served as the City Manager for the City of Fernley, NV.

Mr. Marchant has previously served as Town Manager for the City of Coventry RI; Township Manager of Springettsbury Township in York, PA; City Manager of the City of Coquille, OR; City Administrator for the City of Jerome, ID; and Assistant to the City Administrator for the City of Maryland Heights, MO. Mr. Marchant holds a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of California, San Diego. Mr. Marchant said of his candidacy, “I am thrilled to explore this exciting opportunity with the City of Toledo and learn how our shared vision for the management and leadership of the city may shape its future for the best.”