Sean VanGordon

Mayor of Springfield Oregon, works in Industrial Engineering, passionate about politics and economics, @univ_of_oregon grad & fan of duck sports

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Throwback Thursday 🎄

From the Springfield Christmas Parade in 2011. A reminder of how long this tradition has brought joy to our community.

Thank you to our police, fire, and public works teams working today.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Springfield ❤️

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Proud to have joined BRING last week in celebrating QSL Print Communications for earning Innovator-level certification, the highest recognition in BRING’s Rethink Business Program. QSL is leading by example in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community impact.

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Grateful to spend this afternoon with The Salvation Army South Willamette Valley Corps helping hand out toys to Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County families for Christmas. An incredible act of service by their staff and volunteers. Thank you. #Service #SpringfieldOregon

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Last week, I joined Mayor Kaarin of the City of Eugene and Lane County Government Chair David Loveall on a panel called “I Have the Gavel” for Local Government Day at the Leadership Eugene-Springfield Program. It was a great opportunity to share perspectives on leadership.

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What an incredible day in Springfield! Perfect weather, packed streets, and tons of Christmas spirit for the 73rd Annual Christmas Parade. My daughters and I joined Springfield PD and Council President Webber to hand out candy & calendars.
🎅🌟

#SpringfieldOR #ChristmasParade

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Honored to join McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center today to celebrate 70 years of service in Springfield and thank their team for decades of caring for our families. #SpringfieldOregon #McKenzieWillamette #70YearsStrong

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Happy #TBT!
Enjoy this undated stagecoach picture in front of the Thurston General Store.

📷: Springfield History Museum

#SpringfieldHistory #ThurstonOregon #OregonHistory #LaneCounty #HistoricSpringfield #OldOregon #PacificNorthwestHistory #Stagecoach #GeneralStore

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Mill Street is one of the oldest streets in Springfield, and today we celebrated rebuilding it from the ground up. New road, updated utilities, better lighting, and a promise kept. Proud of our community and everyone who made it happen. #SpringfieldOR #MillSt

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Eight years ago this week, Springfield and a committee of women veterans completed and installed the Oregon Women Veterans Memorial “The Lionesses.” Grateful for the service and leadership of the women who inspire this community every day. #tbt #WomenVeterans #SpringfieldOR

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Happy Throwback Thursday! This is Albert Walker’s blacksmith shop taken around 1898. He was also the first mayor of Springfield. For the record, i don’t have blacksmithing skills.

📷: Springfield History Museum

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Last night was amazing! #Springfield City Hall was full of families and kids enjoying Halloween. 🎃👻 #SpringfieldOregon #CommunitySpirit #FamilyFun #HalloweenCelebration

[Henry @seminole4life22]

every year

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Today is National First Responders Day. Thank you to the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, dispatchers, and public works crews who keep Springfield safe and moving every day. We’re grateful for your service and all you do for our city. 💛

#NationalFirstRespondersDay

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✨ Behind the scenes at the Mayor’s Revue!

What a night. Music, laughter, and community all coming together to support the Emerald Art Center. Huge thanks to The NoWhere Band for an incredible performance and to everyone who joined us to celebrate the arts in Springfield.

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Thirteen years ago this week, we celebrated the grand opening of Sprout! — a local food hub that brought Springfield together under these arches.

Today, it’s PublicHousehub — different look, same spirit. Here’s to 13 years of community! 🥕🍺💛

📷: 2013 • 2025
#TBT #Springfield

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Celebrated Walktober with a community walk through Washburne, Mill Street, and Downtown Springfield. Shared stories about the Springfield Sign, downtown lights, and how our history keeps shaping our future. 🍂🚶‍♂️ #Walktober #SpringfieldOregon #SpringfieldHistory

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🚒 Congresswoman Val Hoyle shares why supporting Measure 20-371 matters for Springfield’s safety.

Every vote helps protect our families and first responders. 🧯❤️

🗳️ Learn. Vote. Protect Springfield.

#Measure20371 #SpringfieldOR #FireSafety #VoteLocal

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This week, the Manufacturing & Innovation Roadshow stopped at Richardson, a leader in headwear and sports apparel. 🧢

I was proud to sign Springfield’s Manufacturing Month proclamation—our community makes things and powers Oregon’s economy.

#WeMakeThings #ManufacturingMonth

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Yesterday I visited the UO Knight Campus to connect with researchers, innovators, and community leaders about Springfield’s future. 💡

From timber to tech and rail to research, our city’s strong foundation and focus on collaboration are driving the next chapter of growth. 📍

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On Friday morning, I joined the Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary Club to talk about our city’s future.

We focused on long-term fiscal stability and how we can plan responsibly for the years ahead.

Grateful for their thoughtful questions and continued commitment to our community.