Chuck Bridge has been named Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year for 2026.
Announcing the honor at the June 3 city council meeting, Mayor Kathryn Stock said Bridge had been “an important — occasionally behind-the-scenes — member of our community for 23 years.”
Bridge was cited for long-standing contributions of time, money, organizational skills, and dedication to emergency preparedness, education, and veterans. “And all this after serving a career in the United States Air Force,” Stock added.
“This year’s honoree is a leader in every sense of the word,” said the mayor. “And he is truly worthy of recognition.”
Manzanita’s Citizen of the Year is selected annually by a committee of previous honorees and serves as Grand Marshal of the Fourth of July parade.
(Photo:) Chuck Bridge (3rd from left) poses with previous Citizens of the Year (l-r) Karen Reddick-Yurka, Dave Stephens, Dave Dillon, Mary Brophy, Leila Salmon, Bill and Paula Peek. Photo Credit: Deb Tinnin
