A Conversation with Eugene’s New(ish) City Manager
Time: Noon to 1:15 pm
Venue: WOW Hall
291 West 8th
Eugene, Oregon
97401
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We will meet at the WOW Hall, 291 W 8th. Learn more: https://wowhall.org/about-us/. Walk, ride a bike or take the bus. You may park on the street or in the parking lot of FOOD for Lane County's Dining Room, across 8th from the WOW Hall. A freewill donation acknowledging the Dining Room's generosity may be made at the meeting.
Sorry - we no longer offer lunch. However, you are welcome to bring your own food.
Topic:
Eugene’s city manager runs the day-to-day operations of Eugene’s government. Serving in that position since late spring 2026, Jenny Haruyama oversees all six City departments, manages the City’s budget, implements City Council policies, and makes decisions about the City’s services and operations. In her first appearance at a City Club of Eugene program, Jenny Haruyama, the Eugene city manager, will be interviewed by Lane County Administrator, Steve Mokrohisky.
This event brings together two regional leaders for a conversation on their experiences, shared challenges, key lessons, local priorities like budget constraints, housing, and economic development, offering attendees and listeners an insightful and forward‑looking dialogue.
Speakers
Title: City Manager
Organization: City of Eugene
Website: https://www.eugene-or.gov/522/About-the-City-Manager
Biography:
Jenny Haruyama, appointed by the Eugene City Council as City Manager in February 2026, brings 30 years of municipal leadership experience in California and Oregon. Formerly Beaverton’s City Manager, she led major governance reforms, launched the city’s first Office of Equity, and advanced efforts addressing housing and homelessness. She holds an MPA from California State University Hayward and a BS in Business Administration from San Jose State University. Throughout her career in cities of varying size, she has demonstrated strong expertise in fiscal sustainability, economic development, community engagement, and collaborative, equity‑driven leadership, earning recognition as an influential voice in local government.
Title: County Administrator
Organization: Lane County
Website: https://www.lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/county_administration/about_county_administration___contacts
Biography:
County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky, appointed by and reporting to the Lane County Board of Commissioners, has served in county leadership roles across Oregon, Nevada, and Wisconsin for more than 20 years. Since joining Lane County in 2014, he has focused on strategic use of limited resources, strong financial stewardship, and meaningful public engagement, efforts recognized by independent agencies, including multiple upgrades to the County’s bond rating. He holds a B.A. from Marquette University, an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, and is a graduate of the Les Aspin Center for Government. In 2021, he was elected president of the National Association of County Administrators.
