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.

Episodes

  1. The Update GP, February 5, 2026

    3D AGO

    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.

    26 min
  2. The Update GP, January 22, 2026

    JAN 23

    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

    39 min
  3. The Update GP, January 9, 2026

    JAN 9

    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

    46 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    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

    22 min
  5. The Update GP, December 4, 2025

    12/05/2025

    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

    28 min
  6. The Update GP, November 25, 2025

    11/25/2025

    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

    30 min
  7. The Update GP, November 10, 2025

    11/11/2025

    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

    19 min
  8. The Update GP, October 17, 2025

    10/18/2025

    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.

    44 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    City of Grants Pass
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © @City of Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Show Website
    The Update GP