Upcoming Lane County Special Election and Willamalane Board seats
SPRINGFIELD – On May 18, 2021, Lane County’s Special Election will elect three positions on Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s Board of Directors. Open positions include:
- Director, At-large Position 1 4-year term
- Director, At-large Position 2 4-year term
- Director, At-large Position 3 4-year term
The deadline for any eligible candidate to file to run with Lane County is 3/18/21. For more details, please see the attached release or visit Willamalane.org/board.
The Willamalane Board is made up of five members elected by voters who reside within the district boundaries of Springfield, Oregon.
Willamalane is a special tax district which was formed to administer park and recreation services within Springfield. The Board is designated as the governing body for the district and has legislative and administrative authority. The Board also sets policy which provides direction for all Willamalane staff and provides direct oversight of the superintendent.
Any eligible candidates (candidates must reside within Willamalane’s district boundaries) can file to run with Lane County using this application: SEL 190 Candidate Filing District form.
Important dates:
- 02/08/21 – First day to file candidacy forms
- 03/18/21 – Last day to file candidacy forms, by 5:00 p.m.
- 03/22/21 – Submission deadline for Voters’ Pamphlet
- 04/27/21 – Last day to register to vote
- 04/28/21 – First day to mail ballots
- 05/04/21 – Last day to mail ballots
- 05/18/21 – Election Day
The public can learn more at Willamalane.org/board.
About Willamalane:
Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Highlights include 10 waterfront areas, 29 miles of hiking and biking trails, 9 turf and 4 synthetic sports fields and 27 playgrounds. Willamalane offers recreation programs to people of all ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. Online information is available at willamalane.org.
