Stephen Bauer

As Executive Director of League of Oregon Cities, Steve developed a high functioning organization that successfully achieved its mission to support and strengthen municipal government, city elected official, and city government staff, through networking, identifying Cities´ priorities and "voice," coordinating statewide lobbying efforts, information sharing, and providing professional development. His belief in local government and his deep respect for elected officials was admirable and...

Steve was a wonderful, inspiring boss at the League of Oregon Cities.

Steve was my close friend in high school and we attended college in adjacent states, Steve at Columbia and I at Princeton. We drifted apart after our weddings, but I am happy to learn he found peace after retirement in a beautiful part of this country. (New York City, 9/15/2025)