Coos Bay Swearing In Nov. 16

Written by Matt Jarvis

Mayor Crystal Shoji and Former Mayor Jeff McKeown

A new Mayor, three new Councilors and one Incumbent will be sworn in tonight during the Coos Bay City Council meeting. The ceremony will follow the flag salute at the beginning of the 7 p.m. meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Crystal Shoji replaces two-term Mayor Jeff McKeown, while Stephanie Kramer was elected to a new four-year term on the Council. Newcomers include Jennifer Groth and John Muenchrath, although Muenchrath has served a previous term. The new Council will consider among other things appointments to fill vacancies on various city commissions and committees during the meeting. During the Urban Renewal Agency meeting, which follows the Council session, bids for demolition of the Lockhart building at 3rd and Central, and the old Fire Station will be considered.