Lucy Vinis

Lucy Vinis (born 1952/53) is an American politician. She was elected mayor of Eugene, Oregon, in 2016, and started her term in January 2017.

Education
Vinis is a graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio and earned master's degrees from the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan.

Career
Her position as mayor of Eugene is her first time in public office. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

On July 27, 2020, after the Eugene City Council deadlocked at 4-4 on a vote to refer a measure allowing STAR voting to be used in city elections to the November 2020 ballot, Vinis cast the deciding vote against the referral.

In September 2023, Vinis announced that she would not seek a third term as mayor, instead endorsing architect Kaarin Knudson. Knudson went on to win the mayoral election with 74.1% of the vote.

Personal life
Vinis has lived in Eugene since 1991. She has worked for non-profit organizations in Eugene, including EarthShare of Oregon, Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, and ShelterCare.