Randy Groves knows Eugene and he has a record of impressive accomplishments. He is your former Fire Chief where he innovated, set the vision, and led the merger between the Eugene and Springfield fire departments - improving service while reducing cost.
Now he is your City Councilor for Ward 8 (since January 2021) because he wants to continue making a difference. He is a force for positive change and he has put his experience, common sense and proven leadership to work for you.
In addition to continuing his service on the City’s Budget Committee, he also serves on the City's Inter-Governmental Relations (IGR) Committee, the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) Board, the Cascades West Economic Development District (CWEDD) Board, is the Chair of the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) and serves on the Lane County Human Services Commission.
Randy is also a former member of the City's Human Rights Commission (HRC).
Thank you for your support - I work for you!
“Randy has proven he'll support business and our economy while fighting for working families. As a former firefighter, fire chief, union leader, city Budget Committee member and current city councilor, he has served our community for over 40-years. I'm thrilled to support him for re-election to our City Council." ~ Congresswoman Val Hoyle
"Randy has worked to clean up west Eugene, supported creating space for our unhoused, helped create housing and aggressively worked on the dioxin contamination problem here in west Eugene. He has spent decades in our community working as a firefighter and volunteering in Churchill area schools and sports programs. As a city councilor, Randy has been there when we need him." ~ Senator James Manning
"Randy's unique experience and skills will be critical as we cooperate to tackle issues like housing, public health, safety, and climate change." ~ Commissioner Heather Buch, Lane County
"My colleague, Randy Groves, has proven to be an effective councilor with wide-ranging experience, a deep sense of fairness, successful actions, and incredible responsiveness. With Randy as your councilor, you will be heard! I look forward to the next four years of his dedicated work." ~ Councilor Emily Semple, Eugene Ward 1
"Great candidates for elected service can be hard to find. Especially those with the track record, experience and commitment Randy has. Rosie and I are grateful Randy is running and he has our support." ~ Chris Pryor, former City Councilor Ward 8
"Randy has been a firefighter, a union leader, and our fire chief. His expertise in health care delivery, fire service, environmental protection, and public safety will continue to be a great asset for our city. ~ President Kris Siewert, IAFF Local 851