Lane County’s five-member board of commissioners has a new chairman: Ryan Ceniga.
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the board of commissioners picked Ceniga to succeed Commission Chair David Loveall, who’s seen his share of controversy. Loveall’s departure as chair isn’t unusual, though: Commissioners serve one-year terms as chair on a rotating basis, and Loveall will continue to serve on the board.
In his final act as chair, the day before that Tuesday meeting, Loveall gave his State of the County address. He urged the county and residents to take responsibility for the challenges the community faces, including homelessness and housing…