City of Springfield Councilor Ward 3
The members of a City Council supervise the city departments, either directly or through a city manager or administrator. City Councilors pass laws, set policy, decide which services will be provided, and develop budgets; they negotiate work contracts and make hiring and firing decisions. An elective city officer must be a qualified elector under the state constitution who has resided in the city for at least 1 year before being elected.Springfield City Councilors are elected by districts known as wards. They serve for a four-year term and are elected on a nonpartisan basis.
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Kori Rodley
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What are the main challenges facing the city, and how would you address them?
What qualities and experience make you the best candidate for the position?
How will you promote public accountability and transparency in city government?
Contact Phone
5415208209
Town Where You Live
SPRINGFIELD
Your Experience/Qualifications
Occupation: Equity/Strategic Planning, Lane County Health & Human Services Occupational Background: 30+ years of experience in nonprofit management Educational Background: Lane Community College, University of Oregon Service Experience: Springfield City Council (2020 to present), Springfield & SUB Budget Committees; Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA), Chair; Lane County Human Services Commission, Chair; General Policy committee of League of Oregon Cities
County
Oregon
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2028
Like many cities, we have a shortage of housing--particularly affordable and workforce housing. We also have a backlog of delayed infrastructure work: streets, sidewalks, and the need for new infrastructure to support housing development and growth; Growing and changing needs for the unhoused and anti-poverty work with our county partners and sustainable structure and funding for our Fire, Life Safety and Public Safety--I have worked to help create housing at every level in Springfield and am excited at both our newest neighborhoods in Ward 3, and affordable housing being built through partnerships and creativity. I've encouraged the city to start a land banking program--buying land to help jumpstart affordable, workforce housing
I have spent my career working in human services--in both nonprofit and government. I have a deep understanding of the importance of relationships and sustainable funding and processes in order to continue to move Springfield forward. As a city in transition, I believe that my experience in navigating transitions, building collaborative partnerships, and focusing on creative and affordable solutions are a strength in representing the needs of my fellow Sprinfielders.
I am a strong proponent of public meetings and truth-telling, along with making extra effort to reach residents for feedback and involvement. I will continue what has been a focus for me over the past few years: encouraging plain, accessible language; diversifying outreach; ensuring we take time to reach people who may not otherwise be in the room or at the table. We have a long way to go to hold ourselves authentically accountable to the residents of Springfield.
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