Lucy Vinis
Lucy Vinis (born 1952/53)[4] is an American politician. She was elected mayor of Eugene, Oregon, in 2016,[4][5] and started her term in January 2017.
Lucy Vinis | |
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| Mayor of Eugene | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kitty Piercy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952/1953 (age 67) |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Lawrence Vinis (died 2008)[2][3] |
| Children | 2[2][3] |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | http://www.lucyvinis.com |
Education
Vinis is a graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio and earned master's degrees from the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan.[2]
Career
Vinis has lived in Eugene since 1991. She has worked for non-profit organizations in Eugene, including EarthShare of Oregon, Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, and ShelterCare.[2]
Her position as mayor of Eugene is her first time in public office. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has described her position on the political spectrum as "progressive liberal".[1]
References
- Russo, Edward (September 9, 2015). "Vinis starts mayor campaign". The Register-Guard.
- "Meet Lucy - Lucy Vinis". lucyvinis.com. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- "Lawrence H. Vinis's Obituary on Eugene Register-Guard". legacy.com. Register-Guard. July 22, 2008.
- Hill, Christian (May 18, 2016). "Eugene's next mayor: Vinis". The Register-Guard.
- Kintner, Hannah (May 18, 2016). "Eugene voters elect Lucy Vinis mayor". KVAL.com.
External links
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