The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2026.

Commissioner Ryan Ceniga (District 1) will serve as chair in 2026 and Commissioner Heather Buch (District 5) will serve as vice chair.

“I want to thank my fellow commissioners for entrusting me as the chair for 2026,” said Chair Ryan Ceniga. “I'm looking forward to great year. I want to run positive and effective meetings in a timely manner. I would also like to remind everyone that we will not always agree and vote the same way, and that's okay. This is why we are here and why we have been elected by our districts. Lane county is as diverse as any and that’s one of the many reasons I love it here. Lastly, I would like to thank Commissioner Loveall for his service in 2025.”

“It is an honor to serve once again in a leadership position for the Board of County Commissioners,” said Vice Chair Heather Buch. “We have significant challenges ahead of us as we navigate a need for more services during a time of shrinking resources. We also have a great deal of opportunity to work together to overcome those challenges and come out stronger on the other side.”

Commissioners designate one member as chair and one member as vice chair during the first regular Board meeting of the year. The chair and vice chair work together to preside over meetings and set the agendas for meetings under the rules of the Board.

Commissioner David Loveall (District 2) was also recognized for his leadership as chair in 2025.

More information about Board of County Commissioners meetings, including agendas and instructions for providing public comment, can be found at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BCC.