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City Council Archive

Beating around the Budget

Eugene City Council updates the 2016 Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and discusses extending time for land use approvals

News 5 years ago

On Oct. 19 the Eugene City Council held public hearings concerning a city code amendment to support local businesses and confirm the budget of the … Continue reading →

Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Impacts

After months of deliberation, the Eugene City Council votes to make short term rental owners register with the city

BlogNews 5 years ago

The Eugene City Council has been toying with imposing more regulations on short term rentals (STRs) since September 2019, when councilors discussed how these rentals, … Continue reading →

The (Other, Local) Candidates’ Debate

Eugene City Council candidates for Wards 1 and 8 stumped for seats Tuesday night

BlogNews 5 years ago

While the Democratic Party presidential primary debate was in full swing, Eugene City Council Ward 1 and Ward 8 candidates took to their own debate … Continue reading →

Looking for Just the Right Ward

Matt Keating says he’ll find funding to fight homelessness and promote sustainable growth if he’s elected

News 6 years ago

Matt Keating introduced Bernie Sanders using a Hamlet-inspired Shakespearean soliloquy during the senator’s presidential campaign rally in Island Park in 2016. Keating, who has backgrounds … Continue reading →

New Homeless Group Calls for Councilor Emily Semple’s Resignation

The group plans to file Hate/Bias Incident Report with city, send letter to Lucy Vinis

BlogNews 6 years ago

A recent comment made by Eugene City Councilor Emily Semple has a newly formed homeless rights watchdog organization demanding her resignation. Eugene/Springfield Alliance of Camping … Continue reading →

Eugene City Manager Announces Retirement

Longtime city manager Jon Ruiz steps down in October

BlogNews 6 years ago

Following in the footsteps of former Springfield City Manager Gino Grimaldi, Eugene’s city manager, Jon Ruiz, announced his intent to retire, effective Oct. 18. He’s … Continue reading →

City Council Votes Unanimously (At Last) to Condemn White Supremacy

Councilor's First Amendment concerns derailed earlier vote

BlogNews 6 years ago

Eugene city councilors on Wednesday, July 24, revisited the resolution condemning white supremacy that narrowly passed during Monday’s session with a 4-3 vote. That vote … Continue reading →

City Council’s Divided Vote Against White Supremacy Causes Controversy

Community members are expressing outrage after narrow passage of resolution

BlogNews 6 years ago

The Eugene City Council on Monday, July 22, narrowly passed a resolution condemning white supremacy. The 4-3 vote came after councilors deliberated for more than … Continue reading →

Butterfly Lot Curfew Approved

Lane County Board of Commissioners adopt an overnight curfew for the downtown lot

BlogNews 6 years ago

At its Tuesday, Nov. 27, meeting, the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency ordinance placing an 11 pm to 6 am curfew … Continue reading →

Money for the Manager

Eugene’s City Manager receives a five-figure raise

News 7 years ago

Eugene City Manager Jon Ruiz got a salary raise of  $15,421 at the July 23 City Council meeting. Approval for the raise came after Ruiz’s … Continue reading →

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