Home to over 175,000 people, the city of Eugene sits in the southern portion of the beautiful Willamette Valley and is known for its majestic trees, fantastic parks and a multitude of arts and recreational activities. Living in Eugene provides opportunities to find activities that speak to you. Some activities include floating the Willamette River, walking, bicycling, rolling along miles of interconnected trails, dining and tastings at top notch local craft breweries and wineries, attending the resident symphony, ballet company performances, or traveling acts at the Hult Center for Performing Arts. The City of Eugene has a council-manager style form of government. The Mayor serves as the City’s political head and chair of the eight-member Council, and the City Manager oversees Cit