
Press Releases


Springfield Utility Board Secures Nearly $10 Million in State Drinking Water Funding for McKenzie River Water Supply Project

February 16 Executive Session
The Springfield Utility Board will meet in a non-public executive session pursuant to ORS 40.225 and ORS 192.660(2)(a) on Monday, February 16, 2026, and will commence at 3:30 p.m. in SUB's Board Room.

February 17 Rainbow Water District / Springfield Utility Board Joint Special Work Session
Elected officials and staff of Springfield Utility Board (SUB) and Rainbow Water District (Rainbow) plan to hold a Joint Work Session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The meeting is to commence at 5:45 p.m. and will be held in the Heron Room at Willamalane’s Bob Keefer Center located at 250 South 32nd Street in Springfield. The purpose of this Joint Work Session will be for Rainbow Board of Commissioners and SUB Board of Directors to hold presentations on upcoming Rainbow and SUB projects, to hold discussions on Mutual Aid Agreement and next steps for future meetings.
Notice of Approval of Special Procurement for ROK Technologies LLC
The Springfield Utility Board approved a staff request for a Special Procurement at its regular board meeting that was held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This Special Procurement is for the purpose of entering into a contract with ROK Technologies LLC for cloud hosting and ArcGIS Enterprise migration support for SUB’s Enterprise GIS. Affected persons shall have seven (7) days from the date of this notice of approval of the Special Procurement to protest the Special Procurement.

February 11 Special Work Session, Regular Board Meeting, and Executive Session
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special work session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Please note that the Board does not hear public comments during work sessions. The Board will hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 11. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend both the Special Work Session and the Regular Board Meeting. The Springfield Utility Board will also meet in a non-public executive session, at approximately 7:00 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. The executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660 (2)(a), ORS 192.660 (2)(d), ORS 192.660 (2)(e), and ORS 192.660(2)(h).

SUB Seeks Applicants for Budget Committee Vacancies
The Springfield Utility Board is seeking applicants to fill two Budget Committee vacancies. All interested ratepayers are invited and encouraged to submit a letter of interest, as well as a brief personal background statement including education and work experience, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. DEADLINE EXTENDED: The application deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29th, 2026.
Team Springfield Affirms Commitment to a Safe and Welcoming Community
As Team Springfield, we affirm our shared commitment to building a city where all people are valued. This includes people of all backgrounds, identities, languages, and lived experiences. We believe in a Springfield where every neighbor feels safe, supported, and free to participate fully in community life through access to services, education, and public spaces.

January 14 Special Work Session, Regular Board Meeting, and Executive Session
The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special work session on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The Board will also hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on January 14. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The Springfield Utility Board will also meet in a non-public executive session, if needed, at approximately 7:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting.
