“Effective immediately, I resign as Commissioner of the Port of Astoria,” wrote Jack Bland to Interim Executive Director Mike Weston and Commission Chairman James Campbell. “It is with deep regret I take this action, and wish to thank Port of Astoria Staff, the State of Oregon, the Cities of Clatsop County and in particular, Clatsop County residents and taxpayers for their support and encouragement during my five years in office.”
Bland, a resident of Gearhart, was appointed to the Commission in June of 2009 to replace Kathy Sanders, who resigned the previous month. He could not be immediately reached for comment.