SPRINGFIELD — The Glenwood Riverfront is a linchpin for Springfield’s economic development— and last week, city officials met to hear an update on the planning process that will bring the city closer to breaking ground. While specifics of the project have yet to be ironed out, city officials estimate the[Read More…]
City Government
Time well spent: Former councilor continued legacy, created her own
SPRINGFIELD — If you ask Marilee Woodrow what motivates her to give back to the community, her answer won’t be simple — because neither is she. “Have you heard the starfish story?” she started, “There’s a little girl on the beach that is throwing starfish back into the ocean.” An[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Springfield Leadership
VanGordon Editor’s note: This past week, local government representatives traveled to Salem to attend, “City Day at the Capitol.” Highlights included presentations from the League of Oregon Cities government relations team on legislative priorities, and briefings from Oregon’s new governor and legislative leadership about their priorities for the 2023 session. Members[Read More…]
Grove gains a new councilor
Dreher COTTAGE GROVE — When Alex Dreher stepped up to the plate, the Cottage Grove City Council was “blown away,” city officials said. Earlier this week, she was unanimously appointed to fill the vacant “Councilor at Large” seat left by Kenneth Micheal Roberts late last year. “My goals for this[Read More…]
Springfield making accessibility progress
SPRINGFIELD – In many areas of Springfield, mobility in a wheelchair is at best, a fight, and at worst, impossible. “A lot of the sidewalks are so bad. I’ve literally got trapped on them,” said Melinda Preciado, Ms. Wheelchair Oregon 2022 and Springfield resident. Consisting of steep slopes, uneven paving,[Read More…]
Shearer leading the way
SPRINGFIELD — Chief Andrew Shearer actually wanted to become a firefighter in his youth. “I joke with some of my longtime friends in law enforcement that when I was a kid, I really wanted to be a firefighter,” Shearer said in a July interview with The Chronicle. “But then I[Read More…]
New city recorder adds to Creswell’s charm
CRESWELL — You may have noticed there is a friendly new face in City Hall, Grace McNeil, serving as the new City recorder for Creswell. “I’m a pretty quiet person … That’s kind of the draw to cities with smaller populations. It’s not as overwhelming; it’s more comforting,” McNeil said. [Read More…]
The new Springfield City Council
PHOTO PROVIDEDAt last week’s Springfield City Council meeting, new councilors Michelle Webber, Victoria Doyle and reelected mayor Sean VanGordon took their oaths of office. From left are Doyle, Ward 5; Leonard Stoehr, Ward 4; Joe Pishioneri, Ward 6; VanGordon, mayor; Kori Rodley, Ward 3; Steve Moe, Ward 2; and Webber,[Read More…]
Creswell looks forward to new beginnings
CRESWELL – In keeping with the spirit of Creswell, swearing in incumbent and new council members on Monday night was echoed by fond sentiment for the community. “I am moved by the simplicity and the absolute magnitude and grandeur of what we’re doing and what we have here in Creswell[Read More…]
Lane County looks forward
Monday morning, five newly elected county officials – as well as returning faces – were ceremoniously sworn into office. Presiding Lane County Circuit Court Judge Jay McAlpin led Commissioner Heather Buch, Commissioner David Loveall, Commissioner Ryan Ceniga, Assessor Mary Vuksich-Shafer and Justice of the Peace Richard Brissenden in their oath[Read More…]