City of North Bend release – Governor Tina Kotek appoints Mayor Jessica Engelke to the South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, representing Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties through June 30, 2026. Governor Tina Kotek has appointed North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke to the South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, representing Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. Mayor Engelke will serve as the city representative through June 30, 2026. Regional Solutions is a uniquely Oregon approach to community and economic development, fostering collaboration among public, private, and civic sectors to advance projects, solve problems, seize opportunities, and respond to emerging local needs. This program builds on a long tradition of collaborative governance, regional coordination, and creative problem-solving. Mayor Engelke expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment: “Being part of the South Coast Regional Solutions Advisory Committee allows me to further my commitment to our community. I’m excited to collaborate with leaders across sectors to advance projects that will benefit our beautiful South Coast. Our region is unique and full of potential. Together, we can seize opportunities and tackle challenges to create a thriving community.” The Regional Solutions Program, established by legislation in 2014, is divided into 11 Economic Development Districts. Each district has a Governor-appointed Advisory Committee composed of community leaders, including local government officials and tribal representatives. These committees set regional priorities and identify resources to support local projects, ensuring effective state government support for local partners. Mayor Engelke was elected to serve as North Bend’s Mayor in November 2022, after serving as a Council Member since 2018. She is a tenured Business Professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College and has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the business community. Her extensive involvement in local boards and organizations, including past president of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and current role as Vice President of the League of Oregon Cities, highlights her dedication to enhancing the welfare of her community. For more information on the Regional Solutions Program, please visit https://www.oregon.gov/gov/regional-solutions/pages/default.aspx.
