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The City of Fairview, Oregon has designated four finalists for the position of City Manager: Peter Boyce, Elizabeth Coffey, Laura Conroy, and Thomas Hutka. The Fairview community is invited to participate in facilitated roundtable group conversations with the finalists the evening of Monday, May 20th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Fairview City Hall, Council Chambers, 1300 NE Village Street, Fairview, OR 97024. Participants are asked to attend for the entire time period to be able to meet with all of the finalists. Please contact Emily Rehder at Jensen Strategies (emily@jensenstrategies.com) for additional language or accessibility accommodations.
Peter Boyce most recently served as the City Administrator for the City of Woodland, WA. He previously served as City Administrator and Assistant City Administrator for the City of Gladstone, OR; Parking Commission Administrative Services Manager for the City of Missoula, MT; County Administrator for the County of Wabasha, MN; Chief Executive Officer, Clerk, and Recorder/Election Administrator for the City/County of Anaconda/ Deer Lodge, MT. Mr. Boyce holds a Bachelor's degree in Technology and Business Development from Montana Technological University. Mr. Boyce said of his candidacy, “I'm very excited for the opportunity to interview for the City Manager position in a vibrant community such as Fairview.”
Elizabeth Coffey is an Assistant City Manager for the City of Gresham, OR. She previously served as the Communications Director for the City of Gresham, OR; Communications Director for Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors; and Executive Director for Columbia County Board of Realtors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Oregon. Ms. Coffey said of her candidacy, “I’ve spent the last eight years in local government in East County, learning about the challenges and opportunities that our communities face. It’s truly an honor to be considered for the Fairview City Manager position, and I look forward to the upcoming conversations with the City team, the community and the City Council throughout this process.”
Laura Conroy is the current Attorney/Administrator/Project Manager for the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. She previously served as Director of Strategic Engagement for the Multnomah Education Service District; Principal for Conroy Consulting; Partner at Adkins Watkinson; and Associate at Adkins and Associates. Ms. Conroy holds a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Resource Economics from Oregon State University. Ms. Conroy said of her candidacy, “Fairview is a vibrant and family friendly community. I’m excited to participate in the selection process for its City Manager.”
Thomas Hutka recently served as the Town Manager for the Town of Newington, FL. He previously served as Public Works Director for Broward County, FL; Municipal Program Management Director for HNTB Consulting; City Manager for the City of Port Huron, MI; and Deputy County Manager for Osceola County, FL. Mr. Hutka holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in BSE Civil Engineering from Princeton University. Mr. Hutka said of his candidacy, “I am excited about the opportunity to serve Fairview as your next City Manager. Working together, we can keep what’s great about a great community, and successfully face the challenges of the future.”