Don Hampton, is a City Councilor for the City of Oakridge. Born in Nebraska, Don attended the University of Nebraska and earned both a B.S. and M.Ed. degree in secondary education. After working as a classroom teacher for 30 years in Oakridge, Don was elected Mayor and served in that capacity from 1999 to 2003. In 2003, Don was appointed East Lane County Commissioner and served from October 2003 to December 2004. Since then, Don has returned to the Oakridge City Council. Don has been a long-time supporter of the Oakridge Food Box program and Food for Lane County food access programs.