Condon City Administrator Kathryn Greiner receives the LOC's Herman Kehrli award

BEND, OR – The prestigious Herman Kehrli Award was presented Friday evening to Condon City Administrator Kathryn Greiner during the League of Oregon Cities' 99th Annual Conference in Bend. The award is given to a city employee who has made exceptional contributions to city government in Oregon, producing lasting benefits for their community. A dedicated, proactive public servant who goes well beyond her job description, Kathryn Greiner has an uncanny ability to seamlessly utilize available resources for the greater good of her community and region.

Throughout 20 years of managing this city of 726 residents, Greiner's impressive accomplishments include:

• Overseeing the growth of Condon's budget from $2.8 million to $10.1 million;

• Initiating and managing upgrades and infrastructure projects;

• Working to increase employee compensation to livable wage levels;

• Leading the effort to develop affordable housing for local employees; and

• Helping to bring high speed internet to Condon, earning the prestigious Oregon Connections Telecommunications Award in 2023.

Throughout her tenure, Greiner has envisioned the needs of her growing community and forged valuable connections with county and regional organizations, helping Condon gain access to essential resources.

With an unmatched commitment to top-quality public service, Kathryn is a genuine community builder.

About the Herman Kehrli Award

From 1933 to 1966, Herman Kehrli served as executive secretary of the League of Oregon Cities and director of the University of Oregon's former Bureau of Governmental Research and Service. A joint effort between the LOC and the Bureau established standards of excellence for local government officials through an agenda that included research, consultation, and training in city government affairs. Today, the quality of city government statewide is due in large part to the success of this joint effort. About the League of Oregon Cities Founded in 1925, the LOC is a voluntary association representing all 241 of Oregon's incorporated cities. The League helps city governments serve their citizens by providing legislative services, policy setting, intergovernmental relations, conferences and training, technical assistance, and publications.