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The City of Coos Bay operates on a Council/Manager form of government with a Mayor and six Councilors, all volunteer positions, elected by the citizens.
Under this system, the City Council sets policies which are then implemented by the City Manager who is selected and serves at the pleasure of the Council.
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Current Year Proclamations
2024-02-06 Black History Month- 2024-03-19 Women's History Month
- 2024-04-02 Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
- 2024-04-02 National Library Week
- 2024-04-16 Arbor Day
- 2024-04-16 National Telecommunicators Week
- 2024-04-16 National Volunteer Week
- 2024-04-16 Vietnamese-American Remembrance Day
- 2024-09-03 National Preparedness Month
- 2024-10-01 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- 2024-10-01 Indigenous Peoples Day
- 2024-11-05 Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
- 2024-11-19 MHS Volleyball Team Outstanding Accomplishment
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Council News
Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation
At the April 1, 2025 meeting, the Coos Bay City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented by Captain Mike Shaffer and read aloud by Julie Marshall, Executive Director of the Kids’ HOPE Center. In her remarks, Julie emphasized the importance of community involvement in preventing child abuse and supporting children and families, aligning with this year’s national theme, “Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention.” She also shared an update regarding the annual Family Fun Day event, noting, “The Family Fun Day—we’ve changed this year. Everyone’s used to it being the last Saturday of the month. This year we are having Family Fun Day on the 12th of April.” The City Council expressed its appreciation for the continued dedication of the Kids’ HOPE Center and its partners in raising awareness and fostering a safer, more supportive environment for the children of Coos Bay.
View Full Proclamation: https://www.coosbayor.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/3461