David Loveall

Later this month, Lane County Commissioners will decide on a strategy to prevent job cuts in their already struggling public safety system. Their options are significantly spending down their reserves to balance the budget, or tapping into a fund that was originally collected to promote tourism.

Springfield Lane County Commission incumbent David Loveall conceded his race to challenger Sean VanGordon over the weekend.

Two challengers in the races to represent Springfield and East Lane County on the Board of Commissioners remained ahead in the latest set of results released Thursday.

Two incumbents seeking reelection to the Lane Board of County Commissioners were trailing election night, according to preliminary results. In Springfield, challenger Sean VanGordon was ahead of incumbent David Loveall, and in East Lane County, Jake Pelroy was ahead of incumbent Heather Buch.

Incumbent David Loveall and Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon are vying to represent Lane County Commissioner District 2 in next month’s election. The district includes Springfield and some surrounding areas.

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall is under investigation by the Oregon Ethics Commission. Allegations reviewed by the commission accuse Loveall of improperly using the State of the County address in January to promote businesses he owns and improperly filling out ethics paperwork.

The lawsuit stems from recent turmoil over Loveall’s behavior regarding the treatment of three county employees.

Commissioners had previously set a deadline of March 3 for an apology. Loveall refused to take part, calling the meeting and process “illegal.”

A week after a report was released finding that Lane County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against county employees, his colleagues have asked him to formally apologize. Loveall and his attorney disagreed

Loveall’s retaliation came after Human Resources complaints were made against him.

Lane County’s outgoing chair David Loveall outlined his vision for how the region should address its housing crisis and public safety challenges during the annual State of the County address Monday.

Lane County Commissioners will provide a look ahead Monday and review their public safety, housing and homelessness accomplishments for the year.