The City is seeking applications for four open positions on the Springfield Budget Committee, and one open position on the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) Budget Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m., February 10, 2023. Application forms are available at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-managers-office/boards-commissions-and-committees/. 

Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 1, 2, 4, 5 and the SEDA Downtown district. Please visit https://www.springfield-or.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/council_wards_2019.pdf to see a Ward map. 

- One position is open to Ward 1 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
- One position is open to Ward 2 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
- One position is open to Ward 4 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
- One position is open to Ward 5 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term that will expire on December 31, 2025.
- One position is open to SEDA Downtown. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2025.

Background

The Budget Committee reviews the City’s financial plans, including the annual budget. The 12-member committee is comprised of the six elected City Councilors and six members from the community. Appointed by the City Council, each of the committee’s six community members must live in the ward they represent. Meetings are typically held between April and June, but the committee may also meet on an “as needed” basis. 

SEDA Budget Committee is comprised of the 12 members of the City of Springfield’s Budget Committee along with the Springfield area County Commissioner, and a representative from both the Glenwood and Downtown districts. Appointed by the City Council, each representative must own a business or live within the Glenwood or downtown area. Meetings are typically held between April and June, but the committee may also meet on an “as needed” basis. 

For more information, contact Neil Obringer at 541.736.1032 or [email protected]