The 4J Board Is Getting Things Done Thanks To Lafer’s Leadership
Why has Eugene Weekly chosen to drive a narrative that the 4J school board is dysfunctional? Board meetings have been contentious, but dissension and dysfunction … Continue reading
Letters Editor
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EW Must Be In Bed With The Chamber Of Commerce
Goodness gracious! The May 4 cover of Eugene Weekly featuring a giant photo of 4J School Board candidate Rick Hamilton, accompanied by a super-sized banner … Continue reading
4J Needs Diliberto’s Experience And Voice
For 31 years, Tom DiLiberto served the students and families of District 4J as a beloved middle school teacher, respected by students, colleagues and families … Continue reading
Hamilton Will Put Students First
I was the superintendent of 4J schools for 12 years, and worked with many different school board members during that time. I know first hand … Continue reading
Local Elections, Local Voices
Writers from Eugene, Springfield and Vida weigh in on 4J, Eugene City Council and the Lane Community College Board
JONAK FOR 4J BOARD 4J Board Jenny Jonak is running for a seat on the 4J School Board. I know Jonak, and took a look … Continue reading
SUB Responds
Eugene Weekly recently reported on a dispute between Emerald Public Utility District and Springfield Utility Board regarding which electric utility should serve parts of southeast … Continue reading
Cats And Dogs Don’t Pay Off Enough Politicians
It was disheartening, but no surprise, to learn that the Eugene City Council is considering drastic cuts in the city’’s support of the Greenhill Humane … Continue reading
Hamilton Will Bring Civility To The 4J Board
Over many years in our capacity as Eugene Education Association president and co-presidents, we represented all of the teachers and certified staff in 4J. We … Continue reading
Let Them Ride Buses
If I were the king of Eugene, the buses would be free (to encourage ridership) and the schedule would always be weekday. Beverley Mowery Eugene
Cutting Gas Use Is Just Half The Battle
Throughout all the discussion about natural gas stove bans, there has been almost no discussion of reduction of energy demand. Fossil fuels bad? Just switch … Continue reading