Category Opinion & Editorial

Reject Loveall: A pattern of poor judgment

Dear Editor Don’t vote for David Loveall in May 2026. A commissioner’s most basic job is to exercise sound judgment. It seems every recent story published about Lane County Commissioner David Loveall reveals a catastrophic lack of these qualities. From reportedly carrying a rifle on…

Pelroy the right choice

Dear Editor In the upcoming race for East Lane County Commissioner, voters are fortunate to have Jake Pelroy running. Jake is a former Marine, a family man, and pro-business and pro-jobs. Jake is the good, solid, responsible, and thoughtful leader we need at this time.…

Other departments more worthy than CleanLane project

Dear Editor: Since 2023, when the IMERF was discussed as a real possibility, Lane County has spent $274,931.20 in legal fees paid to Beery, Eisner, and Hammond LLP (BEH). An attorney from that firm, Joshua Soper, has represented Lane County in the County Commissioner’s land…

Waste disposal break doesn’t add up

Dear Editor: In the Feb. 5 article regarding Creswell’s waste management contract, the article stated tipping fees at Short Mountain were $112 per ton while Sanipac Medford were $97 per ton. How is it possible to transport trash from Creswell to Eugene, reload for bulk…

Why serving isn’t what people think: LTE

Dear Editor: Most folks don’t pay much attention to local government until something feels off. When a decision hits close to home, when opinions clash, or when change feels uncomfortable – that’s usually when we look up. Funny enough, that’s a lot like life. You…

Creswell City Council makes right call on garbage rates: LTE

I publicly want to commend and thank the Creswell City Council for unanimously voting to give staff the direction to terminate the Inter-Governmental Agreement, System Benefit Fee, with Lane County. The council was given a lot of information from staff, a Lane County staff member…