The Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and vice chair during the opening minutes of its first regular meeting of 2025.

Commissioner David Loveall (District 2) will serve as chair in 2025 and Commissioner Ryan Ceniga (District 1) will serve as vice chair.

“I humbly have a lot to learn in this new leadership role and, as I said today presenting the gavel to outgoing Chair Trieger, ‘Leaders are the dealers of hope’. My hopes and dealings in the next year will be to bring a contentious Board together in consensus by having more open work sessions so that we communicate together and find passionate agreement,” said Chair David Loveall. “This way we’ll know each commissioner’s priorities and can work to get each to the finish line, bringing the Board to an active place that gives hope to the community we all serve.”

“I am very proud and excited to serve as the next vice chair of the Lane County Board of Commissioners,” said Vice Chair Ryan Ceniga. “I have always been passionate about local politics and understand the role and responsibility this position holds.”

Commissioners designate one member as chair and one member as vice chair during the first regular Board meeting of the year. The chair and vice chair work together to preside over meetings and set the agendas for meetings under the rules of the board.

Commissioner Laurie Trieger (District 3) was also recognized for her leadership as chair in 2024 and presented with a ceremonial gavel as a gesture of thanks from her fellow commissioners.

More information about Board of County Commissioners meetings, including agendas and instructions for providing public comment, can be found at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/BCC.