May 18, 2026 Joint Elected Officials Meeting with Lane County

The City of Springfield, Oregon, and Lane County held a joint elected officials meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing on a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Springfield Development Code and the Glenwood Refinement Plan. The amendments aim to allow high impact public utility facilities, specifically enabling the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EW Web) to construct a new water treatment plant in the Glenwood Employment Mixed-Use District. This project is intended to enhance regional water resiliency by providing a second water source and a seismically resilient facility to supplement the aging Hayden Bridge plant. The meeting included presentations from EW Web representatives detailing the project's necessity, site selection, and environmental considerations. After public testimony and discussion, the council and commissioners voted to tentatively approve the ordinance amendments, directing staff to bring the ordinance back for formal adoption in June and July 2026.