At a special meeting held on January 16, 2026, the Madras City Council formally accepted the resignation of City Administrator Will Ibershof, effective January 14, 2026. According to a news release from the city of Madras:
Mr. Ibershof resigned from his position, and the Council expressed appreciation for the contributions he made to the City of Madras and the Madras community during his tenure, wishing him well in his future endeavors.
At the same meeting, the City Council appointed Public Works Director Jeff Hurd as Interim City Administrator, effective immediately.
Mayor Mike Lepin stated that the appointment provides steady leadership during a period of transition. “Jeff is a steady leader who knows this organization and understands the work,” Lepin said. “His appointment allows the city to keep moving forward while Council takes the time needed to discuss next steps.”
“I appreciate the Council’s trust and confidence in me,” Hurd said. “My focus right now is to give the organization a moment to breathe, take a clear look at our current projects and priorities, and then move forward thoughtfully. We have a strong team that’s here to serve the community, and that work will continue.”
At this time, the City Council has not formally discussed the process or timing for selecting a permanent City Administrator. Those discussions will occur at a future public meeting.
City operations and services will continue without interruption.
