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50 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, November 25, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Menu Guide How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Passport to the Rogue Valley EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend November 18, 2004 Doyle to retire as city attorney, seek family time By MEG LANDERS Mail Tribune After 21 years of keeping Medford City Hall in compliance with the law, City Attorney Ron Doyle is retiring. "My priority is spending time with my family," said Doyle, adding that he has two adult children, three grandchildren and a "wonderful wife," Eva-Maria von Chamier, with whom he wants to spend time. Doyle, 55, was hired in August 1983 as assistant city attorney and was promoted to city attorney in March 1999. He will retire on Dec. 31 but will work on contract at his $50 hourly wage, minus benefits, through June 30. As a member of the Public Employee Retirement System, he is able to work a maximum of 1,039 hours per year after retiring. "He’s a real storehouse of information," said City Manager Mike Dyal, adding that Doyle has been solid in his work with staff and council on ordinances and other matters. Mayor Lindsay Berryman agreed. Advertisement "He’s got a lot of history that he’s brought along with him from memory," she said. Berryman, who chairs City Council meetings with Doyle at her side alerting her to concerns and procedures, said he has been a valuable resource. "He has been my right arm and I feel very appreciative of all he’s done," she said. Doyle has a reputation for remaining unflappable when emotions run high. "He does look very staid when he’s at the council meetings," she said. But his sober demeanor can be deceiving, she said. Berryman said about five years ago, she and City Council members attended a League of Oregon Cities conference. Several of them ventured out afterwards and listened to disco music. She said Doyle was sitting at a table tapping his foot, so she asked him if he wanted to dance. "He got out on that dance floor and I could not believe my eyes," she said. Doyle admits he has another side. "I love to dance," said Doyle. "All kinds: ballroom, disco, tango, salsa ..." He also has taught Chinese, led a tour to China, and loves gardening, reading and woodworking, he said. Medford is losing someone with balanced perspective, said Berryman. "It’s a lump in my throat to see him leave City Hall." Reach reporter Meg Landers at 776-4481 or e-mail [email protected] . Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities