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How the council voted

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Baker City voter guide

City manager pay

Jun 23, 2026

The $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, June 2026

  • YesGratton MillerVoted yes on the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesHelen LoennigVoted yes on the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesLoran JosephMade the motion to approve the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy and voted yes (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesRandy DaughertyVoted yes on the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesRoger ColesVoted yes on the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • NoRandy SchieweVoted no on the $20,000 performance bonus for City Manager Barry Murphy (passed 6-1, June 2026).

Baker City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 (in July 14 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026Link

City social media

Aug 11, 2026

Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, August 2026

  • YesGratton MillerVoted yes on Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesHelen LoennigVoted yes on Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesLoran JosephMade the motion to approve Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, and voted yes (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesRandy DaughertyVoted yes on Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesRandy SchieweVoted yes on Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments (passed 7-0, August 2026).
  • YesRoger ColesVoted yes on Resolution 3994 making the city's social media platforms broadcast-only, with no comments (passed 7-0, August 2026).

Baker City Council minutes, August 11, 2026 (in August 25 agenda packet) · Aug 11, 2026Link

Police seismic upgrade

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