HOLMES BEACH – Oregon resident Marina Hovious has been named to succeed Stacey Johnston as Holmes Beach’s next city clerk when Johnston retires on March 6.
Since April 2018, Hovious has served as the board clerk for the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners in Portland. Before that, she served for eight years as the assistant board clerk.
With Mayor Judy Titsworth absent during the city commission’s Jan. 27 meeting, the Holmes Beach city commissioners unanimously approved the mayor’s recommended hiring.
Hovious will become the new city clerk effective March 7 and her first full work week with the city begins on Monday, March 9.
During the Jan. 27 meeting, it was noted that four of the five commissioners conducted Zoom interviews with Hovious after the mayor deemed Hovious as her first choice.
It was noted that Titsworth also interviewed additional candidates, including current Deputy City Clerk and Records Manager Michelle Lowe.
Regarding his Zoom interview with Hovious, Commissioner Terry Schaefer said he was very impressed with her and her credentials. He also said he hopes Lowe continues in her current position with the city.
Commissioners Dan Diggins and Carol Whitmore expressed similar views and Whitmore noted Hovious already has family members living in Lakewood Ranch.
When contacted later in the week by email, Hovious said, “I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the city of Holmes Beach and be closer to family.”
