The Pro-Environment Majority is at Stake

The races for the Springfield and West Lane County Commission seats will determine whether the commission maintains a pro-environment majority, and will ensure that the commission continues to prioritize conservation values as it grapples with issues of growth, transportation, land use and forest management. 

OLCV is pulling out all the stops to elect Pat Riggs-Henson and Jerry Rust in May, not only to maintain a pro-environment majority but also to avoid a costly runoff in November.  A little bit about each candidate …

Pat Riggs-Henson for Springfield Lane County Commission

OLCV is teaming up with a number of other progressive groups to help elect Pat.  Pat is a long time local labor leader and we look forward to having a strong voice on the commission who can foster a blue-green alliance to bring sustainable green jobs to Lane County.

Join us for OLCV’s first official phonebank for Pat:

Wednesday, April 14, 5:30-8pm, AFSCME, 688 Charnelton St., Eugene

Jerry Rust for West Lane County Commission

Jerry is a true environmental champion who has the experience and passion to fight for conservation issues on the County Commission.  Because of this, it is clear that the anti-environment interests are gunning for Jerry; the Register-Guard printed a story on March 27 that highlights who is supporting Jay Bozievich, Jerry’s main opponent.  He is being heavily supported by developers, construction and timber interests who are probably frustrated that they can’t rely on a rubber stamp from the commission.

We need to elect Jerry to ensure the pro-environment majority on the council remains strong!

Join us for OLCV’s first phonebank for Jerry:
Tuesday, April 20, 5:30-8pm

It is just five weeks until election day and the stakes couldn't be higher.  Contact Ashley Miller at 541-968-8269 with questions or to volunteer for future events.