Welcome to the Running for Lane County Commissioner page. This webpage is designed to provide easy access to information about commissioner roles, meeting schedules, policy initiatives, and other resources pertaining to Lane County. Whether you’re looking to understand how decisions are made or explore polices that impact the community, this page serves as your guide.
Lane County operates under a five-person Board of County Commissioners, each serving a four-year term, representing specific geographic districts. The Board holds both legislative and administrative authority under the Lane County Home Rule Charter. Commissioners enact ordinances, manage county services, oversee budges, and may undertake special assignments, among other things.
The structure of Lane County is defined through a hierarchical arrangement of documents. These documents can be found on the left-hand side of this page (or under the top drop-down menu if you are using a mobile browser). Below is a flow chart outlining the order of precedence.