Milton-Freewater schedules special meeting on interim city manager’s contract
By Dan Thesman on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MILTON-FREEWATER – On Monday, the Milton-Freewater City Council did not adopt a contract or compensation amount for Tim Johnson, former Lincoln County administrator, who has been appointed as interim city manager. No start or end date for Johnson was set either.
A public discussion and approval of Johnson’s contract and compensation is to occur during a special session city council meeting next Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Albee Room of the Milton-Freewater City Library, 8 Southwest Eighth Avenue.
The interim city manager’s role is to stabilize operations, lead staff, and aid in finding a permanent city manager, maintaining transparency and trust throughout.
