Eugene City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Jennifer Smith

Candidate for City Council Ward 3

5 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Jennifer Smith is running for Eugene City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

Voters' pamphlet mailed (week of) · Mon, Oct 12, 2026

In 7 days

Project coordinator and president of the union local SEIU 503 Local 085. Previously a UO Labor Center coordinator and an LA County transportation planner; served on the Eugene Permanent Shelter Task Force.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Project Coordinator, Union President
Endorsed by: Lists Mayor Kaarin Knudson; Councilors Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Lyndsie Leech, Matt Keating and Eliza Kashinsky; former mayors Kitty Piercy and Lucy Vinis; State Sen. James Manning; the Democratic Party of Lane County; Oregon Working Families Party; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; SEIU Oregon; and several other unions, among others. City of Eugene Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Campaign website: electjennifersmith.org

Under city code, a candidate who wins a majority in the May primary is the only name on the November ballot; Jennifer Smith (Ward 3), Jennifer Yeh (Ward 4) and Greg Evans (Ward 6) are the only candidates listed for their wards. City of Eugene

Ward 3 Councilor Alan Zelenka is not seeking another term; Jennifer Smith is running for that seat. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026

Where Jennifer Smith stands: positions on the record

Clean Energy Fund (Measure 20-388)1 sourced position

Supports carrying out the Eugene Clean Energy Fund ballot initiative, saying large corporations should pay for it.
“I support the implementation of the Eugene Clean Energy Fund ballot initiative, which will help to reduce energy costs for families by making polluting billion dollar corporations pay their fair share.”
Own statementCity of Eugene Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election

Housing1 sourced position

Proposes building more affordable housing, removing barriers to denser units, and adding protections for renters facing eviction.
“First, I’ll push to build vastly more affordable housing and remove barriers for denser units; Second, I’ll champion protections for vulnerable renters facing eviction, which is the leading cause of homelessness.”
Own statementCity of Eugene Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election

Renter protections1 sourced position

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Supports ending no-cause evictions, a Eugene Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, and a rental vacancy tax.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026

Crisis response1 sourced position

Says she will work toward a CAHOOTS-like program for Eugene.
“As a City Councilor, I will continue the work to pursue and support a CAHOOTS-like program for the city of Eugene.”
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Said she would prioritize protecting social services such as libraries, parks and recreation, and crisis response in budget decisions.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026

Federal building fencing1 sourced position

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Opposes fencing on any city property around the federal building.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026

Also running for City Council Ward 3

No one else is running for this seat.

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