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City Votes to Pursue May Measure for Schools
The Eugene City Council voted 8-0 tonight to continue discussion of a May ballot measure on an income tax for schools. The council plans to discuss details of the measure on Feb. 14 and take a final vote. The 4J school board may vote on whether to support the additional city funding and how much on Feb. 9. Several councilors appeared to indicate they may ultimately oppose referring a school funding measure to a May ballot vote, but a majority of four councilors and the Mayor spoke in favor of a May ballot measure. Continue reading
What happens when everyone is armed?
“When everyone is carrying a firearm, nobody is going to be a victim,” Arizona State Rep. Jack Harper told the Arizona Republic in the wake of the mass shooting of a congresswoman, 9 year-old girl, judge and others in his state. Here’s a look at what happens when “everyone is carrying a firearm”: Continue reading
School Board talks cuts, city tax to save schools and targeting neighborhood schools
At the Eugene 4J School Board Meeting tonight: —Superintendent George Russell revised his $22 million estimated budget cut to $28 million, due to new numbers from Gov. elect John Kitzhaber. Continue reading
Council Moves Forward on Progressive City Income Tax to Save Schools
The Eugene City Council voted unanimously tonight to have a committee bring back more information on possibly referring a progressive city income tax to save local schools for the May ballot. Continue reading
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City Tax Options for Saving Schools
The Eugene City Council is considering a variety of city tax options to help local schools facing severe budget cuts. The mayor and a city councilor have reportedly asked city staff for information on several tax options including a graduated income tax, a flat income tax and a restaurant tax. Continue reading
Cry Me a River
Part II in a series on the McKenzie: The McKenzie River, climate change and the future of clean water
Cry Me a River Part II in a series on the McKenzie: The McKenzie River, climate change and the future of clean water By Camilla Mortensen Continue reading
UO Privatization Plan to Increase Tuition?
So what does the UO’s complicated restructuring plan really mean? Nike billionaire Phil Knight, the UO mega donor who some critics have said has too much power over the public university, told the Oregonian Dec. 5 that it’s about going private and raising tuition. Continue reading
DeFazio Blasts Tax Deal for Wealthy, Local Congressman Leads Revolt
Who is the leader of the Democrats in Washington, D.C.? At a caucus meeting last week, it wasn’t President Barack Obama. All but one of the Democrats at the packed meeting voted for a resolution by local Rep. Peter DeFazio to oppose the President’s deal with Republicans to give billions of dollars in tax breaks to the super wealthy. Continue reading