After a turbulent year marked by board infighting, the Lane Community College board approved an $8 million budget reduction to be implemented over three years. Administrators said the cuts provide a workable path to fiscal balance; faculty described the move as damaging to programs and student services. The decision follows protracted governance disputes on campus and underscores the difficult tradeoffs community colleges face as enrollment volatility and constrained state support collide with fixed institutional costs. Program consolidations and staffing reductions were cited as likely outcomes. For nearby community colleges and system offices, Lane’s vote is a cautionary example: boards under stress may pursue deep cuts that shift the burden onto instructional staff and students, raising short‑term balance but risking enrollment declines and service gaps over time.