The Update GP

City of Grants Pass

The Update is the City of Grants Pass’s podcast where Grants Pass residents, business owners, and partners stay informed, engaged, and moving forward. Together, we make the community great.

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#12
June 4 · 27 min
The Update GP, June 4, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guest is Grants Pass Mayor Clint Scherf. Mayor Scherf gives an update from the latest City Council meeting, as well as brief updates about Parker’s Place, the closing of the unmanaged resting sites, and the possibilities of a municipal court and exclusion zones. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov The Update GP is available on all major podcast streaming platforms and on the City’s YouTube page.
#11
May 9 · 31 min
The Update GP, May 8, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guests are Fire Chief Jimmy Sanchez and Councilor Kathleen Krohn. Chief Sanchez discusses a $296,000 Community Wildfire Risk Reduction grant from the office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal that will pay for helping residents of Grants Pass create defensible space around their homes to help protect against wildfire. Residents wishing to participate in the defensible space program can send an email to firedefense@grantspassoregon.gov, or call 541-450-6200. Application will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will focus on the most at-risk areas in the city. Councilor Krohn gives an update from the latest City Council meeting, as well as brief updates about Parker’s Place and the Owl Plaza. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#10
March 21 · 27 min
The Update GP, March 20, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guest is Councilor Indra Nicholas, recapping the latest City Council meeting and discussing notable items on a future agenda. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov The Update GP is available on all major podcast streaming platforms and on the City’s YouTube page.
#9
March 7 · 44 min
The Update GP, March 6, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guests are Bradley Clark, Director of Community Development, Wade Elliott, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Councilor Joel King. Bradley and Wade discuss the Owl Plaza project, and Aaron and Joel discuss the latest City Council meeting. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#8
February 5 · 26 min
The Update GP, February 5, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guest is Councilor Joel King. Aaron and Joel discuss the latest City Council meeting. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov The Update GP is available on all major podcast streaming platforms and on the City’s YouTube page.
#7
January 23 · 39 min
The Update GP, January 22, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guests are Councilor Seth Benham and Kimberly Gasperson, Customer Service Supervisor. Aaron and Seth discuss the latest City Council meeting, including the resolution creating a Small Business Taskforce, and public opinion on replacing the fly-fishing practice pond with a pump track at Reinhart Volunteer Park. Kimberly discusses new features of the online bill payment system and gives detailed information regarding the City Services bill that customers receive, as well as options for those who might benefit from financial assistance. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#6
January 9 · 46 min
The Update GP, January 9, 2026
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guests are Councilor Kathleen Krohn, Police Chief Warren Hensman, and Police Officer Ken Frownfelter. Aaron and Kathleen discuss the latest City Council meeting, including open positions on advisory committees, industrial expansion, and tourism promotion grants. The police officers talk about the school resources officer and school marshal program, and other aspects of keeping local schools safe. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#5
Dec 19, 2025 · 21 min
The Update GP, December 18, 2025
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, our last podcast in 2025, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guest is Council President Victoria Marshall. Aaron and Victoria discuss the latest City Council meeting. Their topics are Water Revenue Bonds, Seed Collective Catalyst LLC, a grant for the Grants Pass Nexus Incubator, the Owl Plaza, the one-year funding agreement with Main Street Grants Pass, and the contract with First Forty Feet to prepare the Midland-Washington Redevelopment Opportunity Plan. Aaron also explains why certain Committees and Commissions have specific requirements for some of their members. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#4
Dec 5, 2025 · 27 min
The Update GP, December 4, 2025
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic’s guests are Councilor Indra Nicholas and Public Works Director Jason Canady. Aaron and Indra discuss the latest City Council meeting. Their topics are an ordinance consolidating all the tax lots to facilitate the construction of the future library, a resolution amending the 2017 Oregon Transitional Housing Standard, Commission and Committee appointments, and looking ahead to future meetings. Jason gives an update on the replacement water treatment plant. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#3
Nov 25, 2025 · 30 min
The Update GP, November 25, 2025
In our latest edition of The Update GP podcast, City Manager Aaron Cubic discusses the recent City Council meeting with Councilor Seth Benham, including the Council's votes on a resolution approving commercial activity and the sale and consumption of alcohol at Riverside Park for the 2026 Cycle Oregon Rally, and the resolution authorizing issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award Contract and the execution of a Grant Agreement and Restrictive Covenant and acceptance of a Promissory Note and Deed of Trust between the City of Grants Pass and Elk Island Trading Company for a shelter site with services. Aaron and Seth also discuss the GP Nexus Incubator Grant, which is on the agenda for the City Council workshop scheduled for December 1, 2025. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#2
Nov 11, 2025 · 19 min
The Update GP, November 10, 2025
City Manager Aaron Cubic discusses the recent City Council meeting with Councilor Rick Riker, including the Council's votes on water rate increases, new job classifications, and the purchase of property that can be used for housing and commercial expansion. Aaron also answers a question from one of Grant Pass’s residents regarding a councilor's voting ability. If you have questions for the mayor or a city councilor, you may contact them at mayorcouncil@grantspassoregon.gov. Questions for our City Manager can be asked at acubic@grantspassoregon.gov
#1
Oct 18, 2025 · 44 min
The Update GP, October 17, 2025
City Manager Aaron Cubic gets an update on the recent City Council meeting from Councilor Seth Benham, and delves into understanding the City's unhoused grant program with guests Sam Engel, Executive Director of Rogue Retreat, and Grant Pass City Attorney Stephanie Nuttall.

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