Pat in the News
Getting to know Pat Riggs-Henson
The Torch | 04/22/10
Stephen Devereaux
In a crowded field of candidates vying to represent the people of Springfield as a Lane County Commissioner, one candidate stands head and shoulders above the rest: that candidate is Pat Riggs-Henson. During her fourteen years of service as Springfield's elected representative on the Lane Community College Board of Education Pat worked collaboratively with all of the LCC stakeholders to find creative and viable solutions to the college's budget deficits. For the past 30 years Pat has protected Springfield's working families through her work as a career advisor for displaced workers and students while working for the Lane County Workforce Network. During her career Pat forged partnerships and built relationships between the business community, LCC and displaced workers. Riggs-Henson's creative leadership style and enduring relationships will serve the folks of Springfield well in these tough times. Honored as the Register Guard Volunteer of the Month for October 2009, Pat continually volunteers her time and efforts to improve the lives of all Springfield residents, serving on numerous community based organizations including, The United Way, The Springfield Rotary and the Northwest Youth Corps. Coming out of retirement, Pat is seeking this position because she sees a need for leadership and another opportunity to serve not because she needs a job. As demonstrated throughout her life and career, when Pat sees a need she steps up and fills it. Please join Peter DeFazio, Bill Morrisette and me in voting for Pat Riggs-Henson for Lane County Commissioner Position 2.