SPRINGIELD EXPERIENCE. LANE COUNTY FOCUS.
Videos
Story of downtown’s revival.
Announcement Video
2025 State of the City
2024 State of the City
TESTIMONIALS
What people say
“Sean’s not just a problem-solver, he’s a coalition builder. He’s delivered for Springfield with discipline and heart, and I know he’ll bring that same commitment to Lane County.”
Peter Defazio
former Congressman
“Alma Apartments is more than housing—it’s hope. With support from leaders like Sean VanGordon, we’ve created a place where people can feel safe, rebuild their lives, and be part of a community.”
Darcy Phillips
Executive Director, Cornerstone Community Housing
About Sean
VanGordon, who has served on the Springfield City Council since 2011 and as mayor since 2021, said his campaign will be grounded in listening, collaboration, and practical solutions that make daily life better for families and small businesses.
NEWS
Articles & Editorials
A quarter-century of progress in downtown Springfield
“In 2003, I was out of graduate school and working an 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. shift on Olympic Street in Springfield. When my wife dropped me off at work at night, she would drive the long way around downtown…”
by Sean VanGordon
January 12, 2026
Springfield mayor steps up to challenge embattled commissioner Loveall
“Two Lane County commissioners already have competition for their seats in the next election…”
The Register-Guard
by Alan Torres
November 13, 2025
Springfield mayor announces bid for Lane County commissioner
“Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon said Monday he is running for Lane County commissioner…”
Lookout Eugene-Springfield
by Ben Botkin and Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
November 10, 2025
Incumbent David Loveall, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon, both officially in race for county commission
KLCC
by Rebecca Hansen-White
November 10, 2025
This is how local government should work
“When local boards struggle, it’s rarely because the people elected to them don’t care. It almost always starts with the relationship between the elected officials, their executives and the staff. . In Lane County, all local governments (city councils, county commissions, school boards and utility boards) hire an executive officer like a city manager or superintendent to run the organization and supervise the staff…”
by Sean VanGordon
October 29, 2025
Economic growth ‘a deliberate choice’
“Springfield is open for business. From our roots in the timber industry to our rise as a hub for manufacturing and medical innovation, entrepreneurship and hard work are part of our DNA. We’ve prioritized predictable development processes, strong relationships with employers large and small, and land-use practices that support economic opportunity…”
by Sean VanGordon
July 16, 2025
Springfield mayor details priorities, points of pride
“Sean VanGordon, who juggles public service with a full-time job in the healthcare industry, knows the importance of planning and strategic thinking…”
Lookout Eugene-Springfield
by Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
June 20, 2025