Dear Editor,
Sean VanGordon cares. He cares about the Springfield area community and the individuals, families, and businesses that make it up. And, because he cares, no matter who you are, he listens.
Sean and I served together on the Springfield City Council from 2011. During the last 2 years I served, 2021-2022, Sean began serving as Springfield Mayor. We didn’t always agree, but certain qualities in Sean – his humility, his honesty, his diligence, his responsiveness, his social intelligence – always gave me respect and heard my point of view. Sean believes in people and enjoys problem-solving. Coupled with his sense of humor, his ease of collaboration produces results.
It’s important to feel comfortable having that conversation with Sean and to speak your mind, because Sean will remember. He uses what he remembers and, when appropriate, applies it to policies that are oriented to the betterment of the community. Sean is an optimist and truly believes in a positive, family-oriented, economically vital future for our Springfield area community.
I vote for VanGordon for Lane County Commissioner. Join me in that vote.
Marilee Woodrow
Springfield City Councilor
(2011-22)
