Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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…
JERRY RUST, 82 Zone 1 candidate Hometown: Glide, Ore. Family: Married … Partner is retired … Adult children aged 55, 54, and 49 Occupation: Retired part-time small farmer Public sector experience: United States Peace Corps; Lane County Commissioner 1977-97; 2012…