Eugene operates under a council-manager form of government with a mayor and eight council members elected in non-partisan elections for four years. Half the council is elected every two years. The council hires the city manager.
Head Official: Mayor Kitty Piercy (D) (since 2005; current term expires January 2009)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,465 (2003)
City Information: Eugene City Hall, 777 Pearl Street, Eugene, OR 97401; telephone (541)682-5010; email webweaver@ci.eugene.or.us