Politics

Meet county commission candidate Riggs-Henson this Sunday

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-11 13:30

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Addi’s Diner, 207 South A Street, Springfield, OR., is hosting a meet and greet social for Lane County Commissioner Candidate Pat Riggs-Henson this Sunday, March 14, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Community members invited and welcomed. Some refreshments provided.

For further information please call 541-914-6928

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Springfield Councilor Pishioneri expected to enter County Commission race

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-22 19:52

Press release

Springfield City Councilor Joe Pishioneri will be making an announcement Tuesday, Feb. 23, concerning his bid to run for the Springfield (District 2) position on the Lane County Board of Commissioners.

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Springfield schools budget committee meets Feb. 18

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-02-16 12:37

Press release

Members of the Springfield Public School Board of Education and Budget Committee will hold a work session on Thursday, February 18, 5:00 p.m. at the District Administration Center, 525 Mill Street, Springfield to conduct informal discussions regarding the 2010 – 2011 Budget.

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Deadline March 9 to file to run for Springfield City Council

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-12 10:32

From the City of Springfield

What: Springfield City Council positions for Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 5 are up for election during the Primary Election on May 18, 2010. Information packets are available online or can be picked up at the Springfield City Manager’s Office. Potential candidates are encouraged to set up a meeting with the City Recorder who can provide an overview of the election process.

When: Deadline for submitting completed candidate packet with signatures is March 9, 2010.

Where: Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street

Contact: Amy Sowa, City Recorder at 541.726.3700 for information or to set up an appointment.

Application and additional information: http://www.ci.springfield.or.us/CMO/Elections2010/2010%20Election%20Packet%20Complete.pdf

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State of the city

Submitted by Jenny Kuglin on Sun, 2010-01-03 16:29

Springfield mayor Sid Leiken will deliver his State of the City address this Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Wildish Theater in Springfield.

This is a copy of last year's speech, so you can compare.

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Mayor to give State of the City Address

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Mon, 2009-12-07 11:14

What: Mayor Sid Leiken’s 2010 State of the City Address

When: Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Event Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Richard E. Wildish Theater

630 Main Street

Cost: This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

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State fines Leiken for campaign finance violation

Submitted by Mark Furman on Mon, 2009-11-16 16:48

The Oregon Elections Division fined Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken $2,250 after an investigation into $2,000 in campaign funds Leiken used to hire his mother to conduct a poll.

Neither Leiken nor his mother could produce documentation for the poll, Don Hamilton with the Oregon Elections Division told KVAL News, prompting the fine for converting campaign funds for personal use.

Leiken says with the issued resolved he can now focus on jobs.

Leiken paid back the money and apologized to constituents in August.

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Leiken asks state to complete inquiry into campaign issue

Submitted by Mark Furman on Tue, 2009-11-03 13:13

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - The mayor of Springfield has asked state elections officials to end an inquiry into an alleged campaign violation and determine a penalty.

Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken sent a letter to the Oregon Elections Division received Monday admitting he inadequately documented the $2,000 he withdrew from his mayoral campaign committee to pay his mother for polling services.

DOCUMENT: Read Leiken's letter to the state

Democrats filed a complaint a month after Leiken entered the race for the congressional seat held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio.

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Community input sought for Springfield capital improvements

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Thu, 2009-10-22 13:56

Springfield News Release

The City is developing its Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a Community Reinvestment Plan, for the next five years and is seeking suggestions from Springfield residents for capital improvement projects. Examples of the capital projects include construction of streets, sewers, sidewalks, and bike paths. Other examples are installation of street lights and street trees.

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