Category Opinion & Editorial

Progress and accountability in SPS

As former Board Chairs of Springfield Public Schools, we understand both the weight of governance and the responsibility that comes with leading a public institution. In moments of heightened debate about leadership and board conduct, it is essential to return to the core purpose of…

Time for Lane County Commissioners to end CleanLane project

Dear Commissioners, I have been following your discussion concerning the IGA between the County and Cities within Lane County. I have heard Steve Mokrohisky explain when and why it was implemented and how it really hasn’t been enforced. Why hasn’t it been enforced? Because it…

Opinion: Tell Legislators “no” on secret discussions

Proposed bill would allow city councils to work behind the scenes Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input.  A bill racing ahead in the current legislative session…