Matt Keating
Eugene City Councilor, Ward 2
Term: January 2021-January 2025
101 West 10th Avenue, Suite 203, Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-8342
541-515-3819 (Cell)
541-682-5414 (Fax)
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Community Service/Involvement
- Board of Directors, Lane Community College Board of Education
- Board of Directors (ex officio), KLCC Public Radio Foundation
- National Committeeman (Oregon), Democratic National Committee
- Administration Committee/Officer, Democratic Party of Oregon
- Board of Directors, Eugene Public Library Foundation
- Board of Directors, Lane Council of Government
- Member, Very Little Theater
- Member, Democratic Municipal Officials
Current Council Assignments
- Budget Committee
- Human Services Commission
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
Professional Background
- Broadcaster/Announcer, Clear Channel Communications
- Dedicated Digital Director/Account Executive, Cumulus Media
- Political Consultant/Field Management, Democracy for America • MoveOn.org
- Organizing Director/Campaign Management/District Director, CREDO • Democratic Party • various candidates
Educational Background
- Studied Radio-Television-Film, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
- Theater Arts, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
Special Interests and Concerns
- Housing affordability, renter protection, and availability of housing options for residents of all income levels
- Transportation and infrastructure solutions which reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while addressing the maintenance, repair, replacement and reimagining of our roadways, walkways, and bike paths
- Parks (including dog parks), recreation, and open-space planning/protection
- Effective economic development strategies that Build Eugene Back Better, supporting our small businesses as we recover from the pandemic
- Living-wage careers, full-family benefits, and protecting workers’ rights
- LGBT rights and protections in the workplace and throughout our community
- Public health; equitable vaccine distribution; and effective solutions for chronic issues related to human services, including wraparound services for medical care, housing, employment, and drug/alcohol addiction treatment
- Mental health and vital public safety investments including CAHOOTS and community policing models that save lives and foster positive police/community relationships