Background
Mills, Eldon S. was born on October 4, 1926 in New Plymouth, Idaho, United States. Son of Gilbert Lloyd and Leah Johanna (Greeley) Mills.
Mills, Eldon S. was born on October 4, 1926 in New Plymouth, Idaho, United States. Son of Gilbert Lloyd and Leah Johanna (Greeley) Mills.
Bachelor, College of Idaho, 1951.
Elementary school principal, School District #42, Vale, Oregon, 1951-1954; elementary school supervisor, Malheur County, Vale, 1954-1956; city finance officer, City of Ontario, Oregon, 1956-1960; research assistant, student, University Oregon, Eugene, 1960-1961; assistant city manager, City of Hillsboro, Oregon, 1961-1972; city manager, City of Hillsboro, Oregon, since 1972. Executive Board member League of Oregon Cities, Salem, 1976-1978 (James C. Richards Memorial award 1986).
Master sergeant United States Army, 1944-1946, PTO. Member International City Management Association (president Oregon section 1975-1976, regional vice president 1982-1984).
Married Shirley Claire Petersen (deceased June 1977). Children: David Earl, Karen Grace. Married Eleanor Eileen McCluskey, June 18, 1982.