The Hood River City Council authorized Mayor Kate McBride to sign an employment agreement with their selection for City Manager. Councilors came out of executive session Monday evening and voted unanimously to have McBride sign the contract with Abigail Elder. McBride had announced the selection of Elder two weeks ago, and negotiations have been continuing since then. Elder is currently Beaverton’s Director of Community Services and Engagement. She has sixteen years of local government management experience.