Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon sat down with Lookout Eugene-Springfield to talk about the city’s progress in 2025, some of the year’s biggest topics and what he’s looking forward to next year.
VanGordon, 45, has been mayor of Springfield since 2021. His current term goes through 2028. But last month, he announced he was entering the race for Lane County commissioner against incumbent David Loveall. Should VanGordon win, he would leave his role as mayor before January 2027.
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