NEWPORT — The Newport city council has have chosen former Gresham city manager Nina Vetter as the new city manager.
In a unanimous decision Friday, councilors voted to start negotiations with Vetter, who resigned in December after 2½ years as the city manager in Gresham. She previously worked as the city administrative officer for the Pueblo West Metropolitan District in Colorado and as a budget management analyst for the Colorado Springs.
Newport Councilor CM Hall said city leaders considered feedback from the community, staff and interviews with Vetter and three other finalists before voting to hire Vetter.
“It made our decision really difficult,” Hall said, “it was nice to have a slate of folks who were all really worthy and qualified.”
Vetter will replace long-time city manager Spencer Nebel, who is retiring this summer. The city will negotiate a job offer with Vetter and finalize her hiring at a later meeting.
