Eugene City Council

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City plans for re-wilding of Amazon Creek near South Eugene High School

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

During the April 27 work session, City Councilors wanted to hear more about the re-wilding of Amazon Creek. From the...

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Council candidates address housing costs, land use, homelessness

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Eugene neighborhoods hear from candidates for City Council. From Northeast Neighbors, chair Kevin Reed. Kevin Reed: My name is Kevin...

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City Council hears the latest on Eugene’s approach to HB 2001

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

John Q: With the clock ticking, City Council heard the latest on HB 2001. Terri Harding: I'm Terri Harding, principal...

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MovingAhead opponents launch petition drive, collect 500 signatures

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

by Meta L. Maxwell The City of Eugene and Lane Transit District are advancing multi-million-dollar transportation infrastructure plans without transparency,...

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Syrett, neighborhoods comment on police reform, landlords on renter protection

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Play audio Councilor Claire Syrett spoke briefly Dec. 13 before the public comment period. Eugene City Councilor Claire Syrett: The...

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Eugene approves 5 new gas stations ‘in defiance’ of its own climate action plan

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

During public comment October 25, residents asked the City Council to stop allowing new gas stations in west Eugene. Aimée...

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Public comment to the Eugene City Council Oct. 11, 2021

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Here's a recap of public comment on Indigenous People's Day. Lin Woodrich: My name's Lin Woodrich. I'm the Active Bethel...

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Think Pink: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

The City of Eugene says: Think Pink. Councilor Claire Syrett: Councilor Yeh is going to speak to the fact that...

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Council bets on its latest approach to ADUs

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

As the City Council crafted its latest approach to accessory dwelling units, Councilor Mike Clark proposed a wager. Councilor Mike...

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Residents call for environmental justice; Councilor Evans to sponsor work session on J H Baxter

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

West Eugene residents asked the City Council to safeguard their environmental health. From public comment September 13: Lin Woodrich: My...

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City moves to public hearing for ‘Willamette Connection’

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

The Eugene City Council met this month in its role as the urban renewal board. Will Dowdy: I'm Will Dowdy...

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City, county electeds hear summer update on street outreach

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Eugene and Lane County heard the latest on regional efforts around homelessness. On the county's street outreach, James Ewell. James...

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Eugene’s newest councilors advocate for neighborhoods

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Eugene's newest City Councilors spent a busy week advocating for neighborhoods. On Monday, Randy Groves promoted neighborhood-based wildfire preparedness, and...

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Councilor Emily Semple: ‘We listened and responded’

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Mayor Lucy Vinis: We are facing a humanitarian crisis, a huge humanitarian crisis. Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis spoke on homelessness...

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Unions, businesses weigh in on NW Natural franchise agreement

4 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Skilled union members and business owners spoke up during recent City Council meetings for the natural gas utility. It provides...