The City of Coos Bay staff is here to serve you. Department phone numbers and individual contact information for City staff are listed below.
● Building Codes/Permits (541) 269-8918
● Finance (541) 269-8915
● Public Works & Community Development (541) 269-8918
● Library (541) 269-1101
● Fire Department (541) 269-1191
● Police Department (541) 269-8911 or (541) 269-8913 or (541) 269-8914
● Streets Department (541) 269-8941
● Parks Department (541) 267-5566
● Administration (541) 269-8912
Mark Anderson Fire Chief
Email
541-269-1191
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Fire Department.
Eric Barker Accounting Technician I
Email
541-269-8915
Supports the Finance Department as lead cashier as well as responsible for capital assets for the city.
Kelli Burnette Contracts Administrative Specialist
Email
541-269-1181 x 2207
Performs a variety of technical and non-technical tasks related to the creation and tracking of contract documents as well as processing invoices for contract work. Performs a variety of secretarial tasks related to engineering and operations implementation work. Composes, transcribes, edits, and types correspondence, monthly reports, and special projects; takes minutes at hearings and meetings.
Chris Chapanar Chief of Police
Email
541-269-8911
Serves as the Chief Administrator of the Police Department and is responsible for policy development, control, supervision, and program implementation of this Department and is accountable for the effective delivery of police services to the community.
Brianna Chapanar Accounting Technician II
Email
541-269-8915
Supports the Finance Department and responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable functions for the city.
Carmen Cole Codes Enforcement Officer
Email
541-269-1181 x2267
Enforces Coos Bay Municipal Code.
Rodger Craddock City Manager
Email
541-269-8912
As the appointed chief executive officer of the city, responsible for implementing and carrying out the directives and policies of the city council, as well as the supervision of the day-to-day operations of all city departments and staff. Also serves as the agency manager for the city’s urban renewal agency.
Tonya Davis Office Manager
Email
541-269-1181 x2219
Supports the Public Works and Community Development Department.
Jon Eck Operations Superintendant
Email
541-269-1181 x2241
Supervises Public Works operations.
Debbie Erler Planner II
Email
541-269-1181 x 2259
Supports Community Development by ensuring compliance with the City's land use policies and ordinances.
Greg Hamblet Operations Administrator
Email
541-269-1181 x 2201
Responsible for administration of the Operations Division within Public Works & Community Development.
Jim Hossley Director
Email
541-269-8918
Director of the Public Works & Community Development Department
Melanie Houk Codes/Planning Specialist
Email
541-269-8918
Supports the Public Works and Community Development Department.
Carolyn Johnson Community Development Administrator
Email
541-269-8924
Responsible for administration of land use permitting and long range land use planning.
Bruce Kupersmith Codes Inspector
Email
541-269-8918
Performs plan review for building permits and conducts building construction inspections.
Amy Linder Building Codes Administrator/Fire Marshal
Email
541-269-1181 x 2235
Responsible for administration of the Building Codes Division and acts as City's Fire Marshal. Duties include performing plan review for building permits, conducting inspections, posting sub-standard and dangerous structures, doing business safety inspections and oversight of Codes Enforcement.
Micah Lynn GIS Coordinator
Email
541-269-1181 x 2258
Responsible for the administration of City GIS Services Division.
Nate McClintock City Attorney
Email
Provides legal advice and support to City departments, staff and to City Council on a limited and as-needed basis.
Rishia Mitchell Environmental Specialist
Email
541-269-8918
Manages environmental issues for city projects.
Melissa Olson Finance Director
Email
541-269-1181 x 2237
Finance Director
Lori Olson Codes/Planning Specialist
Email
541-269-8918
Supports the Public Works and Community Development Department.
Samantha (Sami) Pierson Library Director
Email
541-269-1101
Responsible for all Library functions and staff.
Nik Rapelje Engineering Services Coordinator
Email
541-269-1181 x2221
Responsible for assisting with Engineering Services and permits.
Nichole Rutherford Assistant City Manager
Email
541-269-1181 x 2244
Assists the City Manager with general oversight of the management team, preparation of annual budget, preparation of Council and URA Board agenda packets and meeting management, support of HR functions, oversees election process, and acts as City Recorder.
Madison Spotts Codes/Planning Specialist
Email
541-269-8918
Supports the Public Works and Community Development Department.
Meghan Stark Payroll - Finance Assistant
Email
541-269-1181 x 2246
Supports the Finance Department, specializing in payroll and benefits.
Stephan Stys Wastewater Engineer
Email
541-269-1181 x 2206
Oversees maintenance and upgrades of the City’s wastewater treatment plants.
Jared Sylvester Engineering Services Coordinator
Email
541-269-1181 x2249
Responsible for assisting with Engineering Services.
Carrie Toebbe HR Coordinator/Executive Assistant
Email
541-269-1181 x2212
Provides benefit administration to all staff members and support to City Administration and Council.
Jennifer Wirsing City Engineer / Deputy Public Works Director
Email
541-269-1181 x 2247
Responsible for supervision of Operations Division, Engineering Services and Water Quality Division.