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Fired mayor disrupts Waldport council meeting JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Heide Lambert
The Waldport City Council has voted to hold open the vacant city mayor’s position until the next General Election, pending resolution of possible
litigation from former Mayor Heide Lambert, according to Waldport City Manager Dann Cutter. The vote came following the councils April 10 meeting in which Lambert was escorted from
the Waldport City Council session and citied for disorderly conduct by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office members. Lambert had been removed from her post as Mayor by the city council during an emergency council
meeting April 3, following statements from city staff that she had created a hostile work environment. Waldport City Manager Dann Cutter released an open letter from the city council to the community
following the dismissal of the mayor, which states in part: “We have never had an elected city official treat staff this way. What may seem like a minor incident is actually a serious legal concern. Hostile work environment
complaints lead to staff leaving positions, to costly lawsuits against the city, and to a near stop in city operations. In January each of us, including Mayor Lambert, swore to uphold the Waldport See MAYOR, page A4
Lincoln City celebrates Community Days JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
Community Days, A long-standing Lincoln City signature celebration begins April 18, with a host of events through April 26. The celebration is designed to highlight community members, organizations and the city itself. The Lincoln County Leader spoke with Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lori AcreTorres for insight into the celebration. Lincoln County Leader: How do you believe such a celebration for our city enhances the livability of our community? Lori Acre-Torres: The week-long Community Days celebration plays a vital role in bringing people together to celebrate our community. The various events during the week help foster a stronger sense of connection, pride, and belonging among residents. They help showcase our people, our businesses, our nonprofits, and our volunteer organizations, which are the heart of our community. A highlight of the celebration is the Community Days Awards Banquet, which honors volunteers, and local champions who go above and beyond to make Lincoln City the warm,
Lincoln City Police Sgt. Randy Weaver shares a moment with children during the 2018 Community Days Celebration. (Jeremy C. Ruark/Lincoln County Leader) Mudflat Golf at Siletz Bay is offered during the Community Days celebration. (Courtesy photo)
Community Days 2025 will kick off with the annual bonfire on the beach at Taft on Friday, April 18. (Courtesy photo)
See COMMUNITY, page A6
Repeat burglary offender ‘Caution - Rough Roads Ahead’ ODOT states in new report arrested during traffic stop JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
JEREMY C. RUARK Lincoln County Leader
A Salem man faces multiple criminal charges following his arrest during an investigation into multiple local burglaries. On Tuesday, April 8, Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) officers were dispatched to a burglary at the Lincoln City Dutch Bros in the 700 block of NW Highway 101, after a subject shattered a window and entered the store, according to LCPD Sgt. Erik Anderson “The subject failed to break open a cash register and fled
the area. On Wednesday, April 9, officers were dispatched to the Lincoln City Human Bean coffee kiosk at 3564 NW Highway 101, after the same subject shattered a window and entered the store, stealing approximately $150 before fleeing the scene in a vehicle,” Anderson said. At approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, a LCPD officer conducted a traffic stop
As the spring weather allow, the Newport Public Works Department crews will be out filling poiholes that have developed following the fall and winter weather. Newport maintains approximately just over 55 miles of streets and roads “Our Street Fund is a special revenue fund that is funded by revenue from the Newport gas tax, as well as the state-shared
See BURGLARY, page A7
See ODOT, page A7
ODOT uses this photo illustrating the highway deterioration. (Courtesy photo from ODOT)
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