Daily Emerald: Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis will not Seek a Third Term

In a written statement this afternoon, Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis said she will not be seeking a third term and instead will endorse local architect Kaarin Knudson to run for mayor.

"It has been an honor to serve as Eugene's mayor," said Vinis. "And it is time to make space for new leaders. I know that Kaarin has the vision, experience, and temperament to lead our city through the work ahead."

Vinis formally made her announcement both not to run and to endorse Knudson at 5:30 p.m. on September 12, at the Campbell Community Center.

Mayor Vinis was first elected mayor in 2016 and began serving in 2017. She was then re-elected for a second term in 2020. See more here…