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City Councilor Pat Farr Announces Bid For Lane County Board of Commissioners District 4

Lane County, Oregon—

Eugene City Councilor Pat Farr is announcing his candidacy for the newly-redrawn District 4 seat (North Eugene) on the Lane County Board of Commissioners. The election will take place in May, 2012.

“Lane County needs leaders who have a history of attracting high paying jobs to our area,” said Councilor Farr. “I have more than thirty years’ experience creating jobs in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. As a County Commissioner I will continue to fight to make Eugene and all of Lane County livable and affordable. I am humbled by the outpouring of encouragement I have received to run for this seat.”

In his previous work as Executive Director of FOOD for Lane County and as an Executive Manager at Jerry’s Home Improvement Center, Farr provided stabilizing leadership during challenging times of growth and change.

Prior to serving in his current elected position, Farr has served as a Member of the Oregon House of Representatives, Eugene City Councilor (1995-2003), and on the Bethel School District Board of Directors.

Councilor Farr has earned a reputation for fighting hard for the needs of the people he represents. Some of his accomplishments include adding the Bethel Fire Station, West Eugene Public Safety Station, Eugene’s first branch public library, Beltline Road improvements and the addition of new public parkland.