City of Springfield
Recent News About City of Springfield
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Springfield Planning Commission Elects Chair & Vice-Chair for 2023
At the Springfield Planning Commission meeting on January 18, the election of their 2023 Chair and Vice Chair as well as the Liaisons for key City of Springfield committees, occurred.
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Springfield’s Bond Measure Street Improvement Projects Completed Three Years Ahead of Schedule
Springfield’s street repair efforts funded by general obligation (GO) Bond Measure 20-296 have been completed three years ahead of schedule.
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New Museum Exhibit Shares Stories of Labor in Springfield
“Working Springfield: exploring labor in Springfield through local voices”, a new temporary exhibit on display at the Springfield History Museum February 10, 2023, through July 1, 2023.
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GO Bond 2022 Annual Report Now Available
GO Bond 2022 Annual Report Now Available
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Springfield City Councilor Leonard Stoehr Moving from Springfield; Steps Down from Council Seat
At the Monday, January 23 City Council Work Session, Ward 4 Councilor Leonard Stoehr announced his resignation on the Springfield City Council citing a job transfer to Atlanta, Georgia. Councilors are required by City Charter to live in the ward they represent.
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Applicants Sought for Springfield Boards, Committees, and Commissions
We’re seeking dedicated individuals who want to offer their talents, experience, and perspectives to help make a difference in the Springfield community!
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Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon’s 2023 State of the City Address January 19 at Wildish Theater
Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon is inviting the community to his 2023 State of the City Address watch party starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 19 at the Wildish Theater, located at 630 Main Street.
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Applicants Sought for City Budget Committee
The City is seeking applications for four open positions on the Springfield Budget Committee, and one open position on the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) Budget Committee.
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Springfield Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancy
The City of Springfield is accepting applications for two positions on its seven-member Planning Commission.
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Lane County is home to 85 registered sex offenders in December 2022
The same number of sex offenders living in Lane County in December 2022 compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.
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25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration Monday, January 16
25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration Monday, January 16
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Springfield Public Library Launches App
Springfield Public Library patrons no longer need to fumble in their wallet, bag, or purse to find their library card – all their library information is now at their fingertips with the Lane Libraries OR app on their smartphone.
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EDA awards over $24 million in grants for economic development projects in Lane County in 2022
In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $24,099,086 in grants for economic development projects in Lane County, Oregon.
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Numerous Health & Life Safety Code Violations at GuestHouse Inn & Suites
On December 13, 2022, a multi-jurisdictional inspection was conducted at GuestHouse Inn & Suites in cooperation with the Eugene Springfield Fire Marshal’s Office, the City of Springfield Building Official, City of Springfield Code Enforcement, and the Springfield Police Department.
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Gift Supports Children’s Literature Programs for the Springfield Public Library
Elementary school children in Springfield will benefit from a legacy donation made to the Springfield Public Library Foundation to honor the late Springfield community member Kate Wallace. The sizeable gift of $100,000 will support children’s library materials for years to come.
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Lane County is home to 85 registered sex offenders in November
Lane County is home to two more registered sex offenders in November compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.
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Springfield Approves Free RV Registration to Continue Efforts to Address Housing Needs
Springfield City Council amended the City’s Temporary Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Occupancy Guidelines to include registration with the City at no cost.
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Springfield Historic Commission on Dec 13
Established in 1977, the Springfield Historic Commission serves to advance the identification, protection, preservation, education, and interpretation of Springfield’s cultural heritage and history.
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New Exhibit Opening at Springfield History Museum
ILLUMINATION opens during the Second Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Springfield History Museum.
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Explore what it means to be Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander in Springfield, Oregon
ILLUMINATION is an annual celebration of community sourced narratives that reflect the plurality of voices in Springfield, Oregon. We use interviews, photographs, and personal objects to share stories that illuminate the intersectionality of our Springfield identity.