School Board for the Win!
One last batch of letters before the May 16 election
HAMILTON WILL PUT KIDS FIRST Rick Hamilton is the leader we need for the Eugene School Board. With better leadership, we can have a better … Continue reading
Local and Vocal Archive
Human, First
We create energy and the nervous system of our society; what do violence and bias do to this?
There are people in our lives that pass through our day-to-day life like shadows. We may or may not notice their presence. We may or … Continue reading
Don’t ‘Develop’ Golden Gardens
Preserve nature in the park
By Jere Rosemeyer My wife and I and our friends have been walking the trails around the Golden Gardens Park’s ponds for a number of … 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
School Boards and Unhoused Campers
From politics to homelessness, local voices weigh in
School Board Races HAMILTON FOR 4J BOARD I am a 4J parent, very active in my kids’ schools. I watch our school board closely and … Continue reading
Student-Teacher Contact Time
New 4J high school schedule brings problems
By Elle Sabala As a 22-year teaching veteran in 4J and a mother of a current 4J student, I am writing to express my concerns … Continue reading
Letters to the Legislature
March 2 online letters appeal to Oregon’s electeds
THE ‘RIGHT TO HUNT’ AMENDMENT PROTECTS CRUELTY There is a proposed Constitutional amendment right now in the Oregon Legislature, House Joint Resolution 5, that would … Continue reading
Public Health is for Everyone
A plea to fully fund public health modernization
By Bruce Tufts I was exercising in my basement, watching CNN, on Sept. 11, 2001, as two hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center. This … Continue reading
Online Extra Letters Feb. 16
KEEP LAFER ON 4J I am writing to urge you to vote for Gordon Lafer for his re-election to the Eugene 4J School Board, which … Continue reading
My View as Vice-Chair
The Eugene 4J School Board and recent allegations of racism
By Gordon Lafer I was surprised to see Eugene Weekly’s most recent story on the Eugene School District 4J Board (“Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting,” … Continue reading