Creswell keeps Stram The results are in for the Southern Willamette Valley midterm elections — and new faces on the Cottage Grove city council are sure to shake things up over the next few years. Incumbent Jeff Gowing, 60, fell short of just over 200 votes to his opponent, Candace[Read More…]
Election
Unofficial: Solesbee takes slim lead for Grove mayor, other races closely contested
Editor’s Note: With more ballots still to be counted, these are the results as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Election Day. The votes tallied so far include ballots received through Monday, and ballots received during Election Day morning ballot box collection. This story will be updated as more ballots are[Read More…]
Rural lane to vote on fire levy
Creswell and Cottage Grove residents on Tuesday are being asked to renew South Lane Fire and Rescue District’s funding levy, raising nearly $6.3 million for fire prevention and ambulance services. Over the past two decades, the levy has funded multiple full-time positions and 24/7 ambulance service to Cottage Grove and[Read More…]
The Chronicle Endorses
While we do not endorse individuals for political office, The Chronicle does make recommendations on ballot measures: JAIL LEVY ■ Our recommendation: Vote YES■ Our justification: The Springfield Public Safety levy maintains the level of service and security, handling low-level crimes and housing minimal-threat inmates at the jail. The levy[Read More…]
Public Safety Levy: What it will fund, who it will help
SPRINGFIELD – In November, voters are being asked to renew Springfield’s public safety levy, raising nearly $37.3 million for safety services. Over the past two decades, the levy has supported police, jail, and municipal court services — and is a key funding source for public safety initiatives in Springfield. Springfield[Read More…]
Q&A with Springfield mayor incumbent VanGordon
What are the top two lessons you’ve learned during your time as mayor? SEAN VANGORDON: The importance of listening and seeking to understand people’s perspective are critical skills to being a successful mayor. After 2020, trust in all parts of society is at an all-time low, our problems are complex,[Read More…]
In their own words: Springfield mayor Sean VanGordon, uncontested
Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of being your mayor. I am thankful for the support of my community and the trust of people that have let me into their lives. We’ve done so much to move our city forward. I am excited because we still have so many opportunities[Read More…]
Q&A with Creswell City Council incumbent Alonzo Costilla, uncontested
Age: 56Hometown: CreswellMarital status: MarriedPartner occupation: Family ManagerChildren: four children ages 38, 32, 8,and 7 public schoolResidence neighborhood: North 1st StEducation: Printing Trades SpecialistCurrent employer: University of OregonPublic sector work experience, including military: 30 years plus in the commercial print industryElected office held, with dates: City Councilor January 2019 –[Read More…]
Council, mayor races heat up in Cottage Grove
Grovers got some decisions to make at the poll in November. There are three open positions on Cottage Grove City Council, including Ward 1, Ward 3 and the at-large positions. Incumbents Chalace Savage (Ward 1) and Mike Fleck (at Large) face competition at the polls, including Donald Morris (Ward 1), [Read More…]
Springfield Congressional candidates talk economy
Candidates for Oregon’s Seventh Congressional District debated during an online forum co-sponsored by the Eugene and Springfield City Clubs last week. With newly drawn district lines in place, District 7 contains the entire city of Springfield with the McKenzie River, the Middle Fork Willamette River and Interstate 5 as boundaries.[Read More…]