Gresham city manager finalists meet for public forum January 14 2021
Bryan Montgomery, Milwaukie s Ann Ober speak to community before final selection to lead City Hall
The two finalists vying to become the next Gresham City Manager took part in a virtual public forum to answer questions posed by community members.
Bryan Montgomery and Ann Ober both spoke with forum moderator Mayor Travis Stovall Monday evening, Jan. 11, to discuss their approach to managing city staff, how they would take on the budget crisis, ideas around improving diversity and more.
Last year, a pool of more than 64 candidates applied for the role after it was vacated in June upon the retirement of long-time City Manager Erik Kvarsten. While Gresham Council began the search for a permanent replacement, two interim managers were hired to bridge the gap.