The Lane Community College Education Association announced its preferred slate of candidates for the May 20 Board of Education election.

The union endorsed Austin Folnagy, Devon Lawson, Jesse Maldonado and Jerry Rust.

“The future of our beloved LCC is on the ballot,” said Adrienne Mitchell, president of the faculty union. “The outcome of this election will determine whether Lane Community College continues to thrive as an open-access institution that serves the people of Lane County.”

The deadline to register to vote is April 29. Ballot boxes open May 1. Winners will serve four-year terms beginning July 1.

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