Ky Fireside, a 35-year-old organizer from Springfield, is seeking to fill the seat of Rep. John Lively, D-Springfield, who will retire after finishing out his term in January 2027. (Photo courtesy of Ky Fireside)
A local Lane County organizer working with Oregon lawmakers to address privacy concerns posed by local law enforcement technology across the state now wants to join their ranks.
Ky Fireside, an archaeologist and Springfield-based activist, filed their campaign paperwork in late October for Oregon’s 7th House District, currently represented by Rep. John Lively, D-Springfield. After winning Springfield’s state house elections since 2012, Lively, 79, announced in early November that he would retire at the end of his term in January 2027, citing age as a significant factor…