Lane County Commissioner Accused of Retaliation Against Employees

Investigation report alleges Commissioner David Loveall violated county policies

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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An investigation into complaints that a Lane County commissioner had retaliated against employees has just gone public. The report alleges that Commissioner David Loveall violated Lane County policies by retaliating against two employees and one county administrator, including using derogatory and religious language, and threatening to "get rid of" people who lodged complaints.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about abuse of power and lack of accountability for elected officials, as well as the importance of having robust processes to investigate and address employee complaints, especially against those in positions of authority.

The details

The investigation was conducted by an outside company that specializes in employment investigations. The report goes into graphic detail on Loveall's alleged remarks, as well as the steps taken by the county to rein in his behavior.

  • The investigation report was just made public on February 11, 2026.

The players

David Loveall

A Lane County commissioner accused of retaliating against employees.

Lane County

The local government entity that commissioned the investigation into the retaliation complaints against Commissioner Loveall.

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What they’re saying

“commissioners can do what they want and there's nothing anyone can do about it”

— David Loveall, Lane County Commissioner (Investigation report)

What’s next

The county is expected to take disciplinary action against Commissioner Loveall based on the findings of the investigation report.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for strong oversight and accountability measures for elected officials, to ensure they uphold professional standards and treat employees fairly, regardless of their position of power.