Bend City Manager Eric King has appointed Jon Skidmore as Assistant City Manager. Skidmore was selected from three finalists who interviewed for the position last week. The City originally received 124 applicants for Assistant City Manager. The position has been vacant for more than four years.
“The City is on a critical path right now with significant infrastructure needs that will affect economic development and land use in Bend,” said King. “Jon has the skills and professionalism to help me and our management team ensure that these projects are done in the best possible way for ratepayers and taxpayers in the City.”
Skidmore was hired by the City in April 2011 as Business Advocate, managing Bend’s economic development efforts. Prior to coming to the City, he was the Community Development and Planning Director for Jefferson County. Skidmore has extensive public and private sector experience in economic, community and land development. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Political Science and has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University.