Conflicting accounts emerge over Pullman City Administrator’s exit after investigation into police chief

Pullman says Mike Urban resigned, his attorney says the opposite

PULLMAN, Wash. – Confusion surrounds the status of former City Administrator Mike Urban, with conflicting accounts from the city and Urban's attorney.

Pullman city administrator resigns after investigation

PULLMAN, Wash. – Pullman City Administrator Mike Urban has resigned. This decision comes less than a month after he returned to work following an investigation that cleared him of allegations. The allegations against Urban surfaced during the Washington State Patrol's investigation into former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth. These accusations were linked to Opgenorth's former mistress.

Conflicting accounts emerge over Pullman City Administrator’s exit after investigation into police chief

The City of Pullman said Mike Urban was "erroneously implicated" in a Washington State Patrol investigation involving former Pullman Police Chief Jake Opgenorth.

Pullman city administrator resigns after being 'erroneously implicated' in investigation

Pullman City Administrator Mike Urban resigned from his position Monday after he was “erroneously implicated” in a Washington State Patrol investigation involving former Pullman Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, according to a city news release .

Top city official Mike Urban steps down

The City of Pullman announced Monday the city administrator, Mike Urban, would be stepping down. Mike Urban, however, said he did not know he would be stepping down until a staff member told him, according to Moscow-Pullman Daily News. “I heard from staff I resigned before I knew I had,” Urban said. “I believe I’d know if I resigned.” Urban was put on leave late March due to an investigation by Washington State Patrol for connections to the Jake…

City of Pullman Says Administrator Mike Urban has Resigned Following Exoneration

PULLMAN, WA — The City of Pullman announced the resignation of City Administrator Mike Urban, effective May 5, 2025. According to the announcement, Urban was previously and erroneously implicated in a Washington State Patrol investigation related to the former Pullman Chief of Police. The City clarified that those allegations were proven false, and Urban was fully exonerated. Urban, who has served as City Administrator since 2021, was recognized…