Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CANDIDATES AT A GLANCE What are the most significant challenges LCC faces today? Jeffrey Cooper, Zone 1: I think the biggest challenge for any educational institution, including LCC, is finding its niche and doing it well. There are always finite resources,…
The Creswell City Council has invited four candidates to interview for the City Manager position, which became available following the resignation of long-time City Manager Michelle Amberg in December 2024. Six candidates were interviewed out of 12 applications received, and…
RICHARD ANDREW VASQUEZ, 44 Zone 4 candidate Hometown: Eureka, Calif. Family: Engaged to a CNA/ Creswell Post Acute … An adult daughter Employer and occupation: South Lane County School District Public sector experience: College Trustee, 4 years … Trustee, San…
By Jeffrey Cooper, Lane Community College Zone 1 candidate One of my passions is helping others be successful. I have done this as a parent and coach, participating in trade fairs and my job in management positions. Everyone has tremendous…
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Arts Commission invites the community to enjoy a vibrant evening of local art and culture at the Second Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 9, featuring a dynamic new exhibit by artist Peter W. Harris in the…
SPRINGFIELD – Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold has announced his retirement, effective May 16, as he prepares to embark on a new career in public safety. Sheriff Harrold has dedicated 35 years to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, having been…
JESSE MALDONADO, 30 At Large candidate Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho Employer and occupation: Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, School of Planning Public Policy and Management; Political and Labor Director, Democratic Municipal Officials Private sector experience: Junior Associate, Hilltop Public Solutions; Political…
AUSTIN FÖLNAGY, 37 Incumbent, Zone 4 Hometown: Harrison, Idaho Marital status: Single Employer and occupation: Employment Department, employment specialist Public sector experience: State of Oregon, Employment Department Private sector experience: Founder and CEO of Magyar Property Management and Investment LLC…
DEVON LAWSON, 18 Zone 3 candidate Hometown: Norman, Okla. Family: Engaged to nursing student Employer and occupation: Restaurant manager and student at Lane Community College Public sector experience: Member, Lane Community College Bond Oversight Committee (overseeing $125M bond); Education advocate.…
JULIE WEISMANN, 65 Zone 3 incumbent candidate Hometown: Springfield for 7 years, Eugene for 12 years, and then Northern California Family: Partnered for 27 years, married 12 years … partner occupation is artist … adult children aged 30, 35, and…