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Springfield City Council Election 2026

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City Council Ward 4 · 1 seat

One seat is on the ballot: Ward 4. Candidates are nominated by ward, but all Springfield voters choose the winner, who serves the rest of a term ending Dec. 31, 2028.

2 notes on these statements

Callee Ackland and Jill Cuadros accepted invitations to the Sept. 17, 2026 Springfield City Club candidate forum; the forum was recorded for the Springfield City Club YouTube channel. KVAL · Sep 10, 2026

The Lane County proof ballot lists two candidates for Springfield City Councilor, Ward 4: Jill Cuadros and Callee Ackland. Lane County Elections · Sep 8, 2026

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone What council decidesLibrary funding, City budget and revenue, License-plate cameras Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Library funding

Where it standsThe FY2027 budget cut the library by $310,000 and the library closes Mondays from July 6, 2026; Councilor Cuadros has asked to revisit it in the fall.

What's on the tableWhether to restore, hold or further reduce library funding in later budgets.

The FY2027 budget includes a $310,000 reduction to the library, Finance Director Nathan Bell said. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Jun 17, 2026
Library Director Emily David announced the library would be open Tuesday through Saturday starting July 6. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Jun 17, 2026
A fiscal stability task force had suggested a $500,000 library cut, which community members spoke against over the past year. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Jun 17, 2026

City budget and revenue

Where it standsThe council adopted a 0.1% payroll tax and a FY2027 budget that uses reserves to balance.

What's on the tableHow the city closes projected future shortfalls through spending, revenue and reserves.

The council unanimously adopted a payroll tax paid by both workers and employers at 0.1%, scheduled to start next year. KLCC · Jun 2, 2026
Finance Director Nathan Bell said the city is using $450,000 in reserves to balance the 2027 budget. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Jun 17, 2026
The city had projected a $4.5 million shortfall for the 2027-2028 fiscal year. Eugene Weekly · Sep 24, 2026

License-plate cameras

Where it standsSpringfield police covered and removed Flock license-plate cameras in December 2025 and said they would seek other ALPR options.

What's on the tableWhether the city buys or contracts for any future automated license-plate reader system.

The Police Department announced on Dec. 5, 2025 that all Flock ALPR cameras in the city would be covered pending full removal. Springfield Police Department · Dec 5, 2025
The department said it will seek ALPR options that meet its standards for data security, system transparency and operational control. Springfield Police Department · Dec 5, 2025

Housing and economic development

Where it standsThe city is funding affordable housing projects while a large local warehouse employer plans to close.

What's on the tableDevelopment code changes, housing partnerships and incentives for employers.

Springfield gave SquareOne Villages a $504,000 forgivable loan in early August 2026 to buy land for an approximately 50-unit affordable housing complex. Eugene Weekly · Sep 24, 2026
Portland banned the use of AI rent-pricing software in November 2025. Eugene Weekly · Sep 24, 2026
True Value announced the pending closure of its 520,000 square foot Springfield warehouse, which brings in $395,000 in property taxes each year. Eugene Weekly · Sep 24, 2026

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1. What should the council do about library funding?
2. Should Springfield change its development code to make housing easier to build?
3. Should Springfield ban software that sets rents using tenant data?

Key dates

Voter registration deadlineLane County ElectionsOct 13, 2026
Ballots mailed to local voters; drop sites openLane County ElectionsOct 14, 2026
Election DayLane County ElectionsNov 3, 2026
Results certified (no later than)Lane County ElectionsNov 30, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 1 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

Springfield's Mayor and six Councilors make up the city's legislative body, serving four-year terms. City of Springfield
Ward 4 is nominated by ward and elected at-large; the elected Ward 4 councilor serves the remaining term, which ends Dec. 31, 2028. City of Springfield 2026 Candidate Information Packet · Jul 1, 2026
Councilors vote on council items; at the April 20, 2026 appointment vote the mayor did not vote because he would not be breaking a tie. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Apr 22, 2026
The Ward 4 seat opened when Councilor Beth Blackwell resigned effective Dec. 31, 2025. City of Springfield

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