City of Eugene, VOTERS’ PAMPHLET

May 19, 2020 Primary Election

This pamphlet contains information about candidates for Eugene Mayor, City Councilor, and Eugene Water & Electric Board Commissioner and the following Lane Community College ballot measure:

Lane Community College 20-306 Bonds to Construct, Improve Facilities, Address Safety and Technology Needs Mail Ballot Voter Information

The May 19, 2020, Primary Election will be conducted by mail ballot. All ballots must be received in the Lane County Elections office or at a designated dropsite by 8:00 p.m. on election night. Postmarks do not count. See page 2 for dropsite locations.

All Oregon county election offices are considered poll locations on Election Day and are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lane County Elections 275 W. 10th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 Phone: 541-682-4234 Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon, and 1 - 4 p.m.; Election Day 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO VOTERS

This voters’ pamphlet was produced by the City of Eugene and contains information about City of Eugene and Eugene Water & Electric Board candidates.

A separate section containing information about the Lane Community College Ballot Measure 20-306 is also included.

The City is not authorized to include information concerning other measures or candidates in this pamphlet.

To reduce costs, this voters’ pamphlet is being mailed using bulk mail delivery sorted by ZIP code. This means that some residents who have a “Eugene” address or ZIP code may receive a pamphlet even though their residence is outside the city limits. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.

For questions about the voters’ pamphlet, please call the Eugene City Manager’s Office at 541-682-5010. City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet w May 19, 2020, Primary Election VOTERS’ PAMPHLET CONTENTS

Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet May 19, 2020 Primary Election

VOTER INFORMATION ...... page 2

EUGENE MAYOR CANDIDATES ...... page 8 Candidate statements submitted

EUGENE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ...... page 14 Candidate statements submitted

EWEB CANDIDATES ...... page 26 Candidate statements submitted

Lane Community College Ballot Measure . . . . page 31 Ballot Measure 20-306

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2 City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet w May 19, 2020, Primary Election VOTER INFORMATION VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTERING TO VOTE You can register if you can answer “yes” to these three questions: • Are you a resident of Oregon? • Are you a U.S. citizen? • Are you at least 16 years of age?

If you are 16 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after yourth 18 birthday.

HOW TO REGISTER You can register to vote at any of the following places: • online at www.oregonvotes.gov • any Oregon county elections office • the Secretary of State’s Office • some state agencies such as the Division of Motor Vehicles • a voter registration drive

To vote in the May 19, 2020, Primary Election, your completed voter registration card must be: • postmarked by Tuesday, April 28, 2020; • delivered to a county elections office by Tuesday, April 28, 2020; • delivered to any voter registration agency (e.g., DMV) by Tuesday, April 28, 2020; or • submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER To complete your registration, you must provide your: • Full legal name • Home address • Date of birth • Signature • Valid identification

UPDATING YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION You are responsible for keeping your information up-to-date. Changes can be made online at www.oregonvotes.gov or by completing and returning a voter registration card with your new information. You should update your registration if you do any of the following:· • change your home address • change your mailing address • change your name • change your signature • change or select a political party • anticipate being away from home on Election Day

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Any registered voter who will be temporarily out of the county, state, or country may apply for an absentee ballot. By law, ballots cannot be forwarded. You may request an absentee ballot from Lane County Elections by applying in person, by mail, or by fax at 541-682-2303.

Applications are available on the Lane County Elections website at www.lanecounty.org/elections. Your voted ballot must be received by Lane County Elections or at an official dropsite by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks will not be considered.

Call Lane County Elections at 541-682-4234 for more information. Visit our website at www.lanecounty.org/elections. Office hours: M-F, 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m.; Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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5 6 City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet w May 19, 2020, Primary Election CANDIDATE LIST CANDIDATES The following candidates will be on the May 19, 2020, Primary Election ballot for City of Eugene and Eugene Water & Electric Board offices.

Mayor Thomas Hiura Stacey Westover Robert Patterson Matthew Yook Ben Ricker Zondie Zinke Lucy Vinis

Eugene City Council Candidates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 7 Ward 8 Sean Dwyer Kate Davidson Douglas Barr Randy Groves Eliza Kashinsky Matthew K. Keating Cliff Gray Ryan Moore Candice A. King Claire Syrett Tim Morris Emily Semple Daniel Liev Williams

Eugene Water & Electric Board Candidates Wards 1 & 8 Wards 2 & 3 Wards 6 & 7 Matt McRae John Barofsky Sonya Carlson Vince McClellan

Candidate participation in the City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet is optional. Not all candidates listed above have elected to participate in this voters’ pamphlet. Candidates may be included by paying a $100 fee and providing a photograph and statement.

For additional candidate information, contact the City Recorder at 541-682-5882.

The following candidates for Eugene elected office have signed a pledge to comply with the voluntary limits on campaign expenditures and contributions established by Council Resolution No. 4709: Daniel Liev Williams Zondie Zinke Ben Ricker Stacey Westover

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Eugene Mayor Local: - Legislative Internships, Planned Parenthood Thomas Hiura Advocates of Oregon & Oregon League of Conservation Voters - North Eugene HS Student Body President OCCUPATION: Collegiate: - Bellhop/Valet, - Co-Chair, Bias Incident Response Team Working Graduate Eugene Group - Editor-in-Chief - Founder, Acappella Diversity Outreach & Podcaster, Committee HumanityEUGNews - Student Senate, College Council [Eugene’s first free daily newsmagazine] Experience speaks for itself. - Writer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Musician [stream “Gradient -- Ambition” for Eugene hip-hop] When faced with growing problems, Oregonians don’t think, “What’s my Democratic solution?” OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: or “What’s my Republican solution?” We just do - U.S. Government/History teacher, what’s right. NYC Public Schools - College Guidance Coordinator, I began this campaign while unhoused in my Princeton University Leadership Enterprise for a Nissan Leaf. I love my Japanese mother, but she Diverse America disowned me after I revealed an LGBTQ identity. - Community Conversations Coordinator, It never stopped me – it taught me what’s at Carleton College Dean of Students Office stake for everyday Eugeneans in 2020. - Head Counselor, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy We have an eight-part plan for eight urgent - Sandwich Maker, Cheba Hut Eugene Eugene issues: Education, Mental Health, Business, Housing, Climate (social), Art, History, and Climate Again (ecological). EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND These are articulated in a feature-length album - North Eugene HS, International Baccalaureate program [Kindness Club Founder, Social Justice film at youtube.com/thomaslikesmusic. Club co-founder] - Carleton College, American Studies BA program The slow-moving approach on issues like [Humans of Carleton Founder/Photographer] housing/homelessness must end. “Weekly - Columbia University’s Teachers College, mayoral blogs” will be weekly again (not Social Studies Education MA program 46 posts in 92 weeks), and I will continue Awards include: Gates Millennium Scholarship, podcasting weekly. 2011 Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Future First Citizen, KVAL News “Everyday Hero” (viewable EVERYONE. WORKING. TOGETHER. on YouTube) Policies, endorsements at www.hiura2020.org Instagram.com/thomashiura4eugene PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Instagram.com/humanityeugnews Elected by peers in 10 school years, led anti- #64PolicyGoals bullying efforts and student healthcare access.

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Eugene Mayor There was the dog ban. City council then floated the idea of fining motorists who give aid to Ben Ricker roadside panhandlers. Then came the planting strip decision, the aim of which was to make it harder for homeless people to find places to sleep. OCCUPATION:

Stay-home parent/ Eugene’s mayor must always object openly to Artist city policies that target, criminalize and punish people for being homeless. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Climate Urgency: Every city must strive to do Journalist more than its share to prevent the worst effects of climate catastrophe. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High school/College Bottom-Line Human Rights: We prioritize bottom-line universal human rights without compromise. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None Regenerative Economic Modeling: We believe it possible to create on a local level a Remember the downtown dog ban. new economic paradigm that values equality, interdependency, prioritizes survival and communal resilience. It came, and it went. But it did its job, which was to send a message. Two messages, really. Equity and Empowered Democracy: meaningful, participatory democracy are The dog ban told some people they aren’t fundamental to us. We seek to understand welcome downtown. It told other people the city the ways in which our local government was listening, and willing to go to cruel lengths in obstructs participation in order to remove such order to make downtown feel friendlier to those obstructions. who say they’re too scared to shop there.

We open space for agendas of I’m a Solidarity candidate. We’re here, in this Decolonization: decolonization, reparations and remediation. We uncomfortable space, running multiple candidates acknowledge the paradox of utilizing colonizing for a couple seats with the principle aim to help structures (in this case, the electoral process) for organize and voice a call for human rights. We these purposes. reject abuse, exploitation, social marginalization, systemic destruction, and the harming of our www.solidarityplatformeugene.org neighbors and natural resources.

I’m a Solidarity candidate, and I’m running with a specific focus. VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

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● Leading the City Council in funding a Eugene Mayor permanent, low-barrier homeless shelter ● Funding affordable housing and removing Lucy Vinis barriers to building homes ● Leading the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 through Eugene’s OCCUPATION: Climate Action Plan Mayor of Eugene ● Fostering the creation of a Willamette riverfront neighborhood, creating jobs and 500 housing units OCCUPATIONAL ● Advocating for a bond to fund $51 million in BACKGROUND: street repairs Development ● Improving government transparency by making Director, ShelterCare; City audits public Campaign Manager, EarthShare Oregon; Writer, Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides; Lucy knows there is more to do. In her second Natural Resources Consultant term, she will:

● Work with neighborhoods to diversify EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: affordable housing options, allowing Eugene to MS, University of Maryland; MA, University of grow in a sustainable way Michigan; BA, Kenyon College ● Implement a full-range of remedies to help community members find and stay in PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: housing Community volunteer ● Ensure economic prosperity is shared by all, supporting programs that train the workforce needed Progressive Leadership Endorsements:

A City that Works for All of Us Congressman Peter DeFazio “In Eugene, we take pride in our unique Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle community. Through challenging times, we Former Mayor Kitty Piercy continue to stand up for values locally. By working together, we can ensure Eugene remains United Academics of UO, Local 3209 a special place to live - for our own families, for Oregon League of Conservation Voters the future.” Sierra Club Many Rivers Group - Lucy Vinis Eugene REALTORS for Community For 30 years, Lucy has been dedicated to Democratic Party of Lane County serving our community. She ran for mayor NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC because she saw how rising rents and housing Lane Professional Firefighters, IAFF 851 prices were making it harder to afford to live here. ...and more! As mayor, Lucy has led Eugene in taking on the big issues by: www.lucyvinis.com

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• Getting unhoused people off the sidewalks Eugene Mayor by providing secure places to exist, while Stacey decriminalizing survival. • Increasing the amount of income-based Westover housing to catch people before they are pushed into homelessness.

OCCUPATION: • Creating a fast response team for cleaning up Direct Support garbage, hazardous waste, vandalism. Professional at Inner Potential • Fighting against human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic abuse and other violent crimes. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: • Protecting pets with citywide spay/neuter, and Regional Sales Manager in the Solar (PV) Industry, fully funded animal services. Art Gallery Owner, Home Health Care Provider, Electrician. Solidarity Platform:

Climate Urgency EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Every city must strive to do more than its share Ohio State University to prevent, and prepare for, the worst effects of climate catastrophe. Eugene can and must take significant action now. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: none Bottom-Line Human Rights We prioritize bottom-line human rights, without Creating a world we all want to live in. compromise.

Top priorities: Stop the housing crisis that’s Regenerative Economics making this town unlivable for so many, causing We believe it’s possible to create a local problems community-wide, and pushing out people economic paradigm that values interdependence who built their lives here. Protect our remaining and prioritizes survival, equity, and community wild places, and lead the way to true sustainability, resilience. which comes from building a relationship to the land. Empowered Democracy We need a meaningful democracy. We seek to Specifics: overturn the ways in which our local government • Relocalization of food production using the serves vested interests at the expense of common principles of permaculture, public food forests. welfare.

• Adding accessible, fee free, community space. Decolonization We open space for agendas of decolonization, • Increasing the number and quality of public reparations, and remediation. bathrooms, garbage cans, sanitary stations. www.solidarityplatformeugene.org • Repeal payroll tax, stop burdening the working people with new fees, taxes. VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAM • Reining in the over development of luxury PARTICIPANT

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Eugene Mayor When I heard Luxury Apartments received a Tax Exemption, I was upset as I see families and Mattthew Yook those on fixed incomes get squeezed for more. Finding out who let that happen wasn’t easy, and I was raised in the “.com boom”. OCCUPATION: Freelance Data I got heated about housing, now I’m running for Analyst transparency: Civic Engagement cannot be a Roulette Wheel of Privilege front loaded on school nights. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: All meetings need to be broadcast and allow for Community Organizer digital submissions. We need to remove barriers - not make more - as Eugene grows. We need to EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: hear Boards and Commissions address concerns South Eugene High School, IHS; Lane where proposals are drafted -- “we Community College, ASOT: Business have the technology”.

I have a Green New Deal to move Eugene PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: forward, Housing and Community Investment Associated Students of Lane Community College: proposals, and more. Please visit “Yook 4 Mayor” Treasurer; LCC’s Budget and Finance Sub- on Facebook, YouTube, and the Web, to find out Committee why I’m running, and how I want to help Eugene. We’re all in this together; we must put Humanity Boards: Asian Pacific Islander Student Union: First. Chair 2010 -‘11, Treasurer 2011-‘12; Pacific Asian Community Alliance: Steering Committee: Yook 4 Mayor 2012-’18; Web Tender: 2014-’17; Asian Council Participation and Accountability 4 Transparency; of Eugene/Springfield 2013-’18; Asian American Housing: The Wish and Hiss 4 so Many Lips; Foundation of Oregon 2013-’18, Secretary 2014- Green New Deal 4 Eugene; ’17; We The People-Eugene: Steering Committee Safety and Justice 4 the People; 2011-’13 Sanctuary and Security 4 All; Fight 4 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; I have been blessed with a cheap apartment Fight 4 Adoptees; for 10+ years, blessed it has provided my boy a Collaborate 4 Education stable home. His home. I admit I’ve looked for #Yook4Mayor better as things got better financially, but they never got better enough, a frustration a lot of us Eugenians feel.

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Eugene Mayor Bottom-Line Human Rights We prioritize bottom-line human rights, without Zondie Zinke compromise. Regenerative Economics We want a local economic paradigm that values OCCUPATION: interdependence and equity, and prioritizes survival mother, social worker, and community resilience. activist Empowered Democracy We want meaningful democracy. We seek to OCCUPATIONAL overturn the ways in which our local government BACKGROUND: serves vested interests at the expense of common teacher, writer, welfare. organizer, support services Decolonization We open space for agendas of decolonization, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: reparations, and remediation. We acknowledge BA, Women’s Studies; MA, English; MFA Creative the paradox of using a colonizing structure for this Writing purpose.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: www.solidarityplatformeugene.org none * Reset climate goal to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030 I am running as a Solidarity Candidate, organizing * High impact climate action pilots for climate and human justice. * Free, expanded public transportation * Ban all new gas infrastructure We must make aggressive changes to prevent * Plant trees climate catastrophe. If I think of making changes by myself, or for just my family, I feel alone, hopeless, * No-barrier shelters, safe spots, tiny homes, in and afraid. If I imagine making sizeable changes as every neighborhood part of a community, leading the way for other cities, * Public restrooms, showers, sanitation, I feel hopeful and invigorated. menstrual provisions * Publicly-owned housing I hate knowing that another unarmed person of * Binding ordinance for sanctuary principles color in our community was killed by the police. This * Police demilitarization and reform man had already filed a claim for another incident * Public banking in which an officer had held him at gunpoint. In the first incident, he was detained for making an abrupt * Elected auditor lane change on his bicycle. The second was a * STAR voting pedestrian violation. * Moratorium on 5G * Reclaim UO SOLIDARITY PLATFORM: * Reverse the Payroll Tax

Climate Urgency Every city must strive to do more than its share to VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAM prevent the worst effects of climate catastrophe. PARTICIPANT Eugene can and must take significant action now. This space purchased for $100 in accordance with EC 2.994(2).

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Eugene City Council I have struggled to live paycheck to paycheck. Ward 1 I know the struggles and costs of being a student. I understand addiction and how to Sean Dwyer overcome it. I have been homeless and dug myself out of it. I have also been a business owner and understand the needs and struggles OCCUPATION: of running a small business. Student, Mobile Notary To those suffering from addiction, I am one OCCUPATIONAL of you, and stand with you. To the unhoused BACKGROUND: community, I have been where you are, and Business Owner stand with you. To those of you struggling to make enough money to pay all your bills, I am one of you and will stand with you. To those of EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: you who are small business owners, I am one Current Student at Lane Community College of you and will stand with you. To minorities of every kind, I also am one of you and have PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: experienced discrimination and will stand with None you. I humbly ask that you, the people, stand with me too, and together we will make Eugene a better place for us all to live. I filed for my candidacy, I did so intending to make Eugene a better city for us to live. I want to help create a city where people feel safe, where we can get the unhoused and unemployed into housing and jobs. I want to help those suffering from addiction by offering more services, I want to fix the sidewalks in the neighborhoods so that our parents and grandparents can walk without the risk of falling and breaking a bone.

I have a unique perspective on life; I have experienced financial stability as well as extreme poverty including a brief period of homelessness. I have struggled with opiate addiction after an injury I sustained in 2005. I have overcome that opiate addiction and understand what it takes to have successful programs to help the addiction.

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Eugene City Council • Climate: Strengthen the Climate Action Ward 1 Plan with concrete actions that will achieve Eliza Kashinsky our Climate Recovery goals • Housing: Remove barriers and promote housing options that fit residents’ diverse and changing needs and budgets OCCUPATION: Human Resources • Homelessness: Create safe shelter, match Manager, South Lane people with the services they need to Mental Health succeed, and address the reasons people become unhoused OCCUPATIONAL This is no time to drag our feet. Eugene BACKGROUND: can and should be a leader in implementing 15 years professional non-profit leadership: innovative solutions to these broad challenges. Operations Director, Organic Materials Review I tackle tough issues and make difficult Institute; Chief of Staff, Secular Coalition for decisions every day both at work and in my America; Senior Operations Manager, Freedom volunteer service. Those who work with me House know that when something needs to get done, no matter how complex or difficult, I’ll see it EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: through. This is the type of leadership I’ll bring B.A. from University at Albany – State University to Eugene. Together, we will help Eugene be of New York the city we know in our hearts it can be.

For more information: www.electeliza.com PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Eugene Budget Committee; Eugene Active Endorsements: Transportation Committee; Eugene Housing Former Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy Tools and Strategies Work Group; Community 350EUG Climate Emergency PAC Safety Revenue Team; Mayor’s Climate Eugene REALTORS for Community Recovery Ordinance Ad Hoc Work Group Oregon League of Conservation Voters State Representative Marty Wilde Volunteer Experience: Co-Founder, WE CAN (Walkable Eugene Citizen Advisory Network); Oregon Contemporary Theater; DC Rape Crisis Center

Eugene needs less talk and more action to address the urgent challenges that face us. Eugene residents are passionate, creative, and caring. We work tirelessly to help create a sustainable and just community. We expect the same from our City leaders. I will make the tough decisions needed, and be accountable for keeping my promises.

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Eugene City Council Eugene is a good place to live, and by Ward 1 revolutionizing civic systems, emphasizing equilibrium and sustainability, the city and its Candice A. King people will thrive resiliently in the long run.

SOLIDARITY PLATFORM: OCCUPATION: Housing Liaison, Climate Urgency Homes for Good Every city must strive to do more than its share to prevent, and prepare for, the worst effects of climate catastrophe. Eugene can and must take OCCUPATIONAL significant action now. BACKGROUND: Community Organizer, Bottom-Line Human Rights Teaching Assistant, We prioritize bottom-line human rights, without Intake Associate, Kitchen Manager, Cook, compromise. Factory Worker, Fast-Food Regenerative Economics EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: We believe it’s possible to create a local BA- International Political Economy; Berea economic paradigm that values interdependence College and prioritizes survival, equity, and community resilience.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Empowered Democracy NONE We need a meaningful democracy. We seek to overturn the ways in which our local government Conventional wisdom compels us to elect serves vested interests at the expense of “leaders”. Suppose that instead of leading, the common welfare. people we elect emphasized serving? How would that impact your life, your community? Decolonization We open space for agendas of decolonization, Social and political activism have been a constant reparations, and remediation. thread in my life. Community work is difficult and involves a lot of embarrassment and sacrifice. www.solidarityplatformeugene.org Nevertheless, I know that my family is safer, happier and more resilient when our communities are strong. I am more committed now than ever to speak truth to power.

I am running to be your Ward 1 City Councilor because knowledge, experiences and ideas deserve inclusion, and I know I can help the city council find meaningful ways to achieve that.

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Eugene City Council Environment Ward 1 • Protect our wetlands and Eugene’s natural beauty Tim Morris • Reduce carbon emissions by promoting food resiliency • Create safe, walkable communities that OCCUPATION: reduce car dependency and promote Program Assistant at alternative transportation Willamette Family Homelessness OCCUPATIONAL • Support low-barrier housing options BACKGROUND: • Promote coordination of social services with a Substance abuse supported resource center recovery and mental • Advocate for immediate action while advancing health, Co-founder of Springfield Eugene Tenant long-term solutions Association Endorsed by the following organizations: Democratic Party of Lane County EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Lane Central Labor Chapter High School Diploma Many Rivers Group Sierra Club Joint Council of Teamsters #37 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Sunrise Eugene LCC and Lane County Budget Committees Oregon League of Conservation Voters 30+ elected officials, community leaders, and organizations. Electing Tim means looking to the future and solving Eugene’s problems while preserving what “I am endorsing Tim because he offers fresh is already great about our city. Tim brings lived leadership for City Council to improve our local experience with the housing crisis and a proven housing options, strengthen our economy, and track record of public service. implement the city climate and energy plan.” - Kitty Piercy, former Eugene Mayor Lived Experience Without diverse perspectives, the issues that many “He has a vision for Eugene that confronts the Eugenians face fall into decision-makers’ blind challenges our city faces by embracing what’s spots. Tim will be: working AND by being willing to change what is not.” • The youngest City Councilor - Lisa Fragala, Lane Community College Board • The first progressive LGBT City Councilor Member in 30 years • The only progressive renter on City Council “Voters can trust him to be a strong advocate for Housing housing, the environment, and social services...” • Reduce restrictions in our archaic zoning and - Marty Wilde, State Representative, HD 11 and use laws • Promote diverse types of housing for our For more info visit: www.friendsoftimmorris.com diverse neighborhoods • Ensure construction bids include Community Benefits Agreements, guaranteeing worker protections This space purchased for $100 in accordance with EC 2.994(2).

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Eugene City Council do not need to ask the city council for permission Ward 1 to make constructive change in our city, and we can be the change ourselves. By rejecting the Daniel Liev status quo of “political reality”, we can create our own power in our own communities to live in the Williams city we want.

OCCUPATION: Please don’t let the end of your engagement with IT Technician this city be the votes you cast.

OCCUPATIONAL Solidarity Platform: BACKGROUND: IT Support Climate Urgency Every city must strive to do more than its share to prevent, and prepare for, the worst effects of EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: climate catastrophe. Eugene can and must take Lane Community College significant action now.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Bottom-Line Human Rights None We prioritize bottom-line human rights, without compromise. I am running as a Solidarity Platform candidate Regenerative Economics for City Council because after living in Eugene/ We believe it’s possible to create a local Springfield for almost 30 years I have begun to economic paradigm that values interdependence see the city council as a barrier more than an aid and prioritizes survival, equity, and community to citizens trying to improve the city. For many resilience. years people in Eugene have come together and have tried many creative solutions to serious Empowered Democracy problems. Justice for the displaced, unaffordable We need a meaningful democracy. We seek to housing and homelessness, inadequate disability overturn the ways in which our local government and addiction support, pollutant reduction, serves vested interests at the expense of and creating sustainable jobs have all have common welfare. had innovative solutions developed by local communities but ran aground when they conflicted Decolonization with city council policies of short-term growth We open space for agendas of decolonization, and fear of bold leadership from non-traditional reparations, and remediation. groups. www.solidarityplatformeugene.org Using this election as a platform, I hope the Solidarity Platform campaign will inspire community groups and citizens to realize that we

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Eugene City Council Ward 2 My mission: - Hold regular town halls in the Ward - Monitor issues, like public transit Kate Davidson - Protect neighborhoods, ensure people have a voice in land-use decisions - Enhance community policing and public safety OCCUPATION: - Fulfill Climate Action Plan 2.0 Educator, 4J - House the most vulnerable among us - Promote affordable housing on EMX corridors OCCUPATIONAL - End unfair Multiple Unit Property Tax BACKGROUND: Exemptions Non-Profit and - Expand fiber optic network Government Consultant, Business Owner, Mom “I have known Kate for 20 years. She is an effective leader, committed to our neighborhood EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: and our City. I wholeheartedly endorse Kate for University of Colorado, B.A.; University of Oregon, City Council.” pursued Master’s Degree in Public Administration Joy Marshall, Public Schools Advocate and Graduate Coursework in Business Planning “Kate and I share a wide set of values with the residents of Ward 2. I trust her to critically PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: examine council documents, follow the money Member, City of Eugene Budget Committee. trail, and advocate for open, transparent, Chaired the following Committees: Human accountable government. I endorse her and I Services Budget and Planning; City of Eugene urge you to support her with your vote.” Community Development Block Grant; Lane David Monk, Community Leader County Stabilization Task Force. Chair of Southeast Neighbors Neighborhood Association “I’m endorsing Kate because she knows the hearts and minds of the people of Ward 2 and I’ve lived in Ward 2 for 18 years, working cares about the future we are creating together.” shoulder to shoulder with you. I raised my kids Heather Sielicki, Community Leader and volunteered in 4J. As the non-establishment progressive in this race, I pledge inclusiveness, “We need a caring, collaborative, bold and transparency, equity, and accountability in effective voice on the Council. I’m with Kate.” government. Our City Council requires strength in Juan Carlos Valle, Community Leader leadership and experience. I bring that. Vote for me and I will stand for you. See more at: katedavidson.org

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Eugene City Council MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Ward 2 Matt supports programs like CAHOOTS that deescalate crises & save lives. Curb the cycle of addiction by providing critical wraparound service at Matthew K. hospitals and medical facilities. Keating REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT Matt is pro-solar, pro-sustainability, pro-Climate OCCUPATION: Action Plan. Matt stands with neighbors to save vital Account Executive/ LTD routes servicing South Eugene. Digital Director “Matt Keating is an effective progressive advocate OCCUPATIONAL we can count on. Matt’s leadership on the LCC BACKGROUND: Board and in the Democratic Party—along Broadcaster, Community Organizer with his clear vision for housing and alternative transportation—will serve South Eugene well on the Eugene City Council.” EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: -Congressman Peter DeFazio Studied Radio-TV-Film, San Jose State University; General Studies, MiraCosta College; Theatre Arts, Endorsed by: Lane Community College Congressman Peter DeFazio Attorney General Sen. James I. Manning, Jr. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Rep. Marty Wilde Board Member, Lane Community College Board; Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson Eugene Public Library Foundation Board of Mayor Lucy Vinis Directors; KLCC Public Radio Foundation Board; Eugene City Councilors Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Executive Committee, Lane Council of Government Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka Hon. , Hon. Phil Barnhart, Hon. Bill Bradbury Political Affiliation: Democrat LCC Board Members Lisa Fragala, Chelsea Jennings, Rosie Pryor Matt Keating’s family have lived in South Eugene 4J Board Members Martina Shabram, Mary Walston for generations. For the past sixteen years Matt has EWEB Commissioner Sonya Carlson been a proud 97405 resident. Lane County Central Labor Chapter, Oregon AFL-CIO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Lane Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 851 Protecting the livability of our neighborhoods, Matt Eugene Police Employees’ Association supports revising land-use law to allow for mixed-use IBEW Local 280 (retail/residential), building up, not out, along main Lane Community College Education Association transportation routes like West 11th, 6th, 7th, River LCCEF, AFT-Oregon Local 2417 Rd. & Franklin Blvd. Oregon League of Conservation Voters (OLCV) Sierra Club Many Rivers Group Sunrise Eugene Democratic Party of Lane County

Contact Matt: 541-515-3819, mattkeating.org

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Eugene City Council About a year and a half ago, I had an idea on Ward 7 how to help solve the food insecurities that the homeless student population are experiencing Douglas Barr within our local high schools. In collaboration with many unsung heroes, organizations, multiple rotary clubs and volunteers, we were OCCUPATION: able to accomplish our mission with two very Food for Lane County successful homeless and low income Student Food Rescue and Pantries in two High Schools. Students can Delivery Driver now worry a little less about food insecurity and more about their education and just being kids. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: I tell you this because now I have an idea Mill worker on how to put a major dent in our homeless Small business owner (food cart ) population and our reign as the #1 homeless Sales city in the nation. I ask for your vote and the Homes For Good Food Coordinator opportunity to try my idea.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: This idea will help taxpayers and Eugene move Husband 29 years forward from our homeless crisis, so we can Lane Community College address other city business: schools, growing Proud Section 8 graduate existing businesses, climate change, creating Current Food for Lane County Equity Task Force businesses, equity education, health care, Member infrastructure and more. A vote for me is a vote for taxpayers and all PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: of Eugene, solving the homeless crisis and Current, At-large Member of Active Bethel moving forward together. Citizens, Eugene neighborhood association Chair of, Beautification committee, Active Bethel Citizens Chair of Active Bethel Citizens Student Pantry’s committee

Community: I am current At large member of Active Bethel Citizens.

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Eugene City Council Gentrification, the displacement of people, is a Ward 7 terrible thing, often propagated by those quite unaware of its consequences. Neighborhoods Cliff Gray and communities come undone, friends and associations move elsewhere. Rents rise unsustainably and evictions increase despite OCCUPATION: best efforts of law makers. New housing priced Retired bus driver beyond reach or so heavily subsidized, they too fail the needs of most Eugeneans. Eventually OCCUPATIONAL this leads our neighbors to homelessness. The BACKGROUND: middle class suffers too, and businesses close Labor activist, for patrons lack expendable income. President ATU Local 1225, San Francisco Help me help you to viable solutions. Many Lobbyist in Salem, Rent Control Now! Oregon precedents exist out there. We need only learn their lessons. Adaptive reuse of existing empty EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: homes and business sites is just one of them. 8 years college, BA, San Francisco State University I stand fully committed to all residents of Paralegal Certificate, St. Mary’s College Eugene, so they may find happiness, fulfillment, Leadership Certificate, George Meany Center for stability, and our children, again, can find hope Labor Studies in the future. Climate change too ensures no future, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: and neither do low wages, or out-of-reach None healthcare. These deserve particular attention.

The housing crisis, is the catchphrase you will hear a lot. We do need more housing. We all have a plan. If their plan is laid down upon our community, will it serve those most in need? We all have to ask constantly, “Who will live there?” Answers come few to none. It’s about housing, not people; about profit, not home. My plan is to serve those people, not real estate interests.

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Eugene City Council I have taken a firm stand against sprawl and Ward 7 in favor of growing more densely which is important in meeting our carbon reduction goals Claire Syrett and creating more housing that is affordable to more residents. I supported the creation of a construction excise tax which council can use OCCUPATION: to help people stay in their homes as well as Labor Relations building more affordable housing. Representative, Oregon Nurses Association I have used my position on council to advocate for our most vulnerable resident including immigrants by speaking out against the racist policies of the OCCUPATIONAL current presidential administration. BACKGROUND: Union and community Endorsements organizing and advocacy, non-profit management Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: State Senator James Manning University of Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts Kitty Piercy, former Eugene Mayor Lane Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 851 PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City of Eugene City Council 2012 - Present Eugene Police Employees’ Association Budget Committee 2006 – Present Democratic Party of Lane County Lane Area Commission on Transportation 2014 – Present (current chair) Lane County Central Labor Chapter, Oregon Lane County Human Services Commission AFL-CIO 2009 – Present Police Commission 2013 – 2018 Sierra Club Many Rivers Group Lane Regional Air Protection Agency 2012 - 2014 Oregon League of Conversation Voters International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers As I seek my third term on city council, I am proud Local 280 to reflect on the progress I have made towards the priorities I identified for my second term. I lead the Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37 Budget Committee to set aside one million dollars United Food and Commercial Workers 555 for low barrier public shelter which is soon to be sited. I helped secure funding dedicated to parks Home Builders Association of Lane County maintenance and the creation of new facilities. I advocated for increases in public safety funding Eugene REALTORS for Community resulting in more patrol officers including for traffic enforcement as well as more detectives and 911 dispatchers.

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Eugene City Council Ward 8 Community Endorsements

“Randy has spent decades in our community; Randy Groves as a coach and parent volunteer, Randy is there when we need him.” ~Karen Olsen OCCUPATION: “Randy has the experience and skills to Retired support positive community development and growth. He understands the importance of OCCUPATIONAL creating opportunities for all members of our BACKGROUND: community.” Fire Chief - Eugene ~Ashley Espinoza, West Eugene Resident Springfield Fire, Eugene Firefighter “Randy has been a firefighter, a union leader, through Deputy Chief, Vice-President IAFF and our fire chief. He managed the multi- Local 851 million-dollar operating budget of our fire department and led over 300 employees. He’s trusted by labor and management and would EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: be a great asset on the city council.” B.S. PPPM, University of Oregon; EFO Program,

National Fire Academy ~Mike Caven, President, IAFF 851

“In union leadership and as our fire chief, PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Randy’s expertise in health care delivery, fire Executive Manager; Fire Chief Eugene service, environmental protection, and public Springfield Fire Department; Eugene Budget safety will continue to be a great asset for our Committee city. I’m thrilled to support him for City Council.” ~Val Hoyle, Oregon Labor Commissioner I’m Randy Groves. I’ve lived and worked in West Eugene since 1980. My wife and I raised two “Randy’s unique experience and skills will be children in the Churchill neighborhood. In my critical as we cooperate to tackle issues like time as a school volunteer, baseball coach, and housing, public health, safety, and climate first responder, I’ve seen people at their best and change.” worst and throughout, I’ve sought to serve. ~Heather Buch, County Commissioner

I hope to earn your vote to serve as your “Randy has the ability and experience to get representative on our City Council and be a things done. We need him on city council” strong voice for West Eugene. ~Chris Pryor, City Councilor (retiring)

To see who else has endorsed Randy and learn more go to www.randygroves.org

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Eugene City Council As the only progressive in the race for Ward Ward 8 8, Ryan is running for this seat to literally bring missing perspectives to the table and to imbue Ryan Moore a sense of urgency in our city’s decision- making process. Ryan has seen how wearied our community has become with Council’s slow OCCUPATION: pace and relative lack of action on things like Advocate, Springfield- homelessness, the housing crisis, and climate Eugene Tenant change. Association He will be our voice In the room pushing for action and accountability.

OCCUPATIONAL Learn more at: www.MooreForEugene.com BACKGROUND: Legislative Aide, “Ryan Moore offers a new voice and a fresh Oregon State Legislature; Court Liaison, Lane vision that will move our community forward. He County Drug Treatment Court brings determination and the skills to make an effective City Councilor. I’m pleased to endorse EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ryan, a new generation of leadership.” University of Oregon - Kitty Piercy, Former Mayor of Eugene

Organizational Endorsements: PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Democratic Party of Lane County City of Eugene Budget Committee Oregon Progressive Party Joint Council of Teamsters #37 Community Involvement: Co-founder, Our GTFF Local #3544 Revolution Lane County; Co-founder, Springfield- Eugene Realtors for Community Eugene Tenant Association; Volunteer of the Year Sierra Club, Many Rivers Group at NAMI Lane County; Community Action Chair at 350EUG CLimate Emergency PAC Democratic Party of Lane County; Volunteer with Oregon League of Conservation Voters 350 Eugene and ; Sunrise Eugene

Political Affiliation: Democrat Individual Endorsements: Pete Sorenson, Lane County Commissioner Ryan has worked at several levels of government Jennifer Yeh, Eugene City Councilor and with multiple local non-profits to bring about Leonard Stoehr, Springfield City Councilor change. When he and his partner were forced out Martina Shabram, 4J Board Member of their last home due to the ever-rising cost of Wayne A Wilson, Neighborhood leader and housing he decided to take the leap and run for educator City Council. Robin Zygaitis, Bethel School Board Member ... and 30+ other community leaders!

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Eugene Water & I am running to help us prepare for Natural Electric Board Hazards. My employment has involved studying Wards 1 and 8 the many natural hazards that impact Eugene, including floods, winter storms, and earthquakes. Matt McRae I understand the risks and the solutions and I will promote investments that make our community more resilient to extreme events. OCCUPATION: Climate Policy Analyst, I am running to address structural inequality. Our Children’s Trust We can and must solve our biggest problems while lifting the burdens for underserved populations and reducing the inequalities that OCCUPATIONAL got us here in the first place. As an EWEB BACKGROUND: Commissioner, I will be a strong advocate for City of Eugene Climate and Energy Analyst – 8 thoughtful policies that improve the lives of all years; City of Eugene Natural Hazards Mitigation Eugenians. Specialist – 4 years; City of Eugene Volunteer Coordinator – 5 years; National Park Service Work I worked for the City of Eugene as the Climate Leader – 4 years and Energy Analyst and Natural Hazards Specialist, focused on climate change, energy EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: policy, and hazard mitigation. This work provides Bachelor’s of Science, Utah State University me with a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities in front of us.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL Endorsed by: EXPERIENCE: Former Eugene Mayor, Kitty Piercy City of Eugene, National Park Service, Oregon EWEB Commissioners, Sonya Carlson, State Parks Mindy Schlossberg, John Brown, Steve Mital Democratic Party of Lane County I am running for reliable, clean energy. I want EWEB to continue to supply Eugene with affordable, clean, reliable energy and while over 90% of electricity supplied by EWEB is carbon-free, there is more work to do to enable a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

I am running to be proactive on Climate Change. EWEB can support adoption of electric vehicles and help households switch off of natural gas and onto clean electricity. EWEB also has a crucial role in protecting our water supply as climate change impacts the McKenzie River watershed.

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Eugene Water & Key Issues Electric Board Resiliency and rates Wards 2 and 3 Insure that the utility maintains and improves its resiliency while keeping its rates in line with John Barofsky customer’s needs.

“Lights on Low Rates “ OCCUPATION: Restaurant Owner

Operator Watershed Protection Beppe & Gianni’s EWEB’s historic clean water is the cornerstone of Trattoria the EWEB’s water operations. We must work with La Perla Pizzeria our partners to protect the valuable asset that is our historic watershed. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Business owner 20 years Climate Change Recognize that EWEB will be a vital partner in the EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: community with regards to climate change. With East Grand Rapids HS increased electrification of our community EWEB Eastern Michigan University 1980-1981 must use its clean carbon free reliable portfolio Lane Community College 1982-1983 to help further the community’s vision towards climate change.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL Local Endorsements EXPERIENCE: None Lucy Vinis Eugene Mayor Claire Syrett Eugene City Councilor Mike Clark Eugene City Councilor Local Boards Commissions or Committees Jennifer Yeh Eugene City Councilor City of Eugene Planning Commission Marty Wilde State Representative City of Eugene Budget Committee John Brown EWEB Commissioner Eugene Street bond review panel Dick Helgeson EWEB Commissioner Travel Lane County Board Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Executive board Fairmont Neighbors Board

Why I’m seeking to be an EWEB Commissioner Help guide the utility to continue to provide safe reliable and cost effective water and power to its customers. While also looking to the future for long term stability as well as innovative thinking to future challenges.

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Eugene Water & Our community is facing an ever more Electric Board challenging landscape as our climate changes Wards 2 and 3 and our population increases. As a highly experienced professional in renewable energy I Vince McClellan can help enable EWEB to make the necessary changes to improve its ability to provide reliable and affordable services in an environmentally OCCUPATION: sound, sustainable way. Solar design and Installation Contractor Our local utility business model will need to adapt Electrical Contractor to the many changes that our community faces so that we don’t find ourselves with power outages like the ones plaguing California. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: In recent years diminished snowpack in 1982 to 1986 Electrical apprenticeship, electrical the western cascades have resulted in less and solar construction and training consistent water for hydroelectric power supply, 1985 to 1998 Owner of Independent Energy this trend is likely to continue. Creating a well- Systems integrated mix of electric power supply is the best Design and construction of solar, wind, and hydro way to keep our economy strong and our electric electric energy systems grid reliable. 1999 to 2004 Owner of Energy Design, design and construction of solar energy Implementing intelligent policies such as off-peak systems and electrical contracting charging of electric vehicles and adoption of 2002 to 2006 Instructor at Lane Community renewable energy coupled with battery storage College, Renewable Energy Associate of will reduce our dependency on the vulnerable Applied Science Program power lines that transfer power from hundreds of 2004 to Current Owner of Energy Design Co, miles away. design and construction of solar energy systems and electrical contracting Our local citizens are leading the way through personal investment in energy efficiency EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: measures, solar energy, battery storage systems, GED and many other technologies that make EWEB Lane Community College, Bachelor of music a more redundant electric grid. We can reward program those investments while making electricity and University of Hawaii, Bachelor of music program water affordable and sustainable.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None

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Eugene Water & Preserving quality reliable services. Supported Electric Board modernizing the system to help reduce the length of Wards 6 and 7 outages and improve reliability. Enhancing Emergency Preparedness. Three Sonya Carlson emergency water sites installed-more to come. Exploring the option to partner with Springfield Utility OCCUPATION: Board to develop a secondary water source that Vice President of can service both cities and cost the community far Operations, Earth Lab less overall. Resiliency adopted as a top tenet of Botanicals Strategic Plan.

Tackling Carbon Constraints. Promoted electric OCCUPATIONAL vehicles, supported state legislation to cap BACKGROUND: emissions and the utility offset 100% of load growth • Director of Business Operations, Wise Woman with conservation. Herbals • Sustainability Graduate Fellow, University of Improving Low Income Safety-Net Programs. Oregon Supported changing program to reduce • Technology Entrepreneurship Program, Fellow: administrative costs and put more funds toward Evaluated marketability of an energy storage direct services, increased Customer Care’s Budget, device/water purification system and assistance from $200 to $260/ low-income • Willamette Angel Conference, Due Diligence household. Team Member • Community Energy Project, Project Assistant: Accomplishments were achieved as a team. led volunteers to weatherize low-income senior Thank you to staff and board members for and disabled citizen’s homes working together for our community!

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: ENDORSEMENTS B.A. in Economics, Lewis and Clark College 2005. Senator James I. Manning, Jr. M.B.A. with Sustainability Concentration, University Representative Marty Wilde of Oregon 2016. Representative (Ret.) Phil Barnhart EWEB Commissioner John Brown EWEB Commissioner Steve Mital PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: EWEB Commissioner Mindy Schlossberg • Eugene Water and Electric Board Lane County Central Labor Chapter Commissioner Mayor Lucy Vinis (Vice President 2018, President 2019) Eugene City Councilor Greg Evans • Lane Council of Governments Representative Matt Keating, Lane Community College Board of and Executive Committee Member Education Member • State Representative Barnhart’s Chief of Staff: Joy Marshall Eight sessions Pat Riggs-Henson Democratic Party of Lane County Priorities and Results Visit: www.voteforsonya.org Keeping rates reasonable for residents and businesses. Held residential electric rates constant and decreased regular water rates for city residents. This space purchased for $100 in accordance with EC 2.994(2).

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29 30 Lane Community College BOND INFORMATION

May 19, 2020, Primary Election

This section contains information about the following Lane Community College ballot measure: Lane Community College 20-306 Bonds to Construct, Improve Facilities, Address Safety and Technology Needs

31 City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet w May 19, 2020, Primary Election BALLOT MEASURE NO. 20-306

BALLOT MEASURE NO. 20-306 REFERRED BY LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CAPTION: Bonds to Construct, Improve Facilities, Address Safety and Technology Needs

QUESTION: Shall Lane Community College increase safety; repair, construct and improve facilities; update technology; issue bonds not exceeding $121.5 million?

If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

SUMMARY: The Lane Community College Board proposes this measure to increase safety, repair and construct labs for job training, extend life of aging facilities, update technology and finance capital costs to support student learning.

The College has been awarded $8,000,000 in state funds only available if the bonds are approved.

If approved, this measure is expected to include the following projects: - District-wide earthquake and safety upgrades - Update Science labs and modernize Math, Arts and Engineering spaces - Create Workforce Development Center - Construct building for expanded Health Professions programs and Dental Clinic - Expand Manufacturing and Technology Programs - Create mobile manufacturing/welding lab - Build Cybersecurity Program lab - Related site improvements, equipment, furnishings and costs of issuance

Bonds would mature in not to exceed 20 years from issuance and may be issued in series. The incremental increase in the levy rate is estimated to be $0.12 per thousand of assessed property value. Actual levy rate may differ due to changes in interest rates and assessed values.

32 City of Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet w May 19, 2020, Primary Election BALLOT MEASURE NO. 20-306

LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Lane Community College Board is asking voters in its service area to consider a $121.5 million bond measure that, if approved, would fund safety and security updates, seismic retrofitting, expand Health Professions and Workforce Training Programs, and modernize classroom technology throughout the district.

In an effort to identify structural and programmatic projects and address deferred maintenance, the college recently completed a facilities master plan. This multi-year effort involved the LCC Board, campus community and members from local businesses to help determine how to address safety and security on campus, as well as update learning spaces. To help offset the cost of items identified in the plan, LCC’s Board decided to refer the bond measure to voters. If approved, bond dollars would be used to address the following priorities within the master plan:

Safety, security, and accessibility LCC would use bond dollars to address safety projects identified in the facilities plan. Some LCC buildings are more than 50 years old and are seismically and structurally not up to code. If approved, bond funds would be used to reconstruct or retrofit aging facilities, make buildings and walkways more accessible, and add classroom safety features.

Workforce retraining and career technical education LCC offers education, training, partnerships and local opportunities for CareerTechnical Education (CTE) and workforce training and retraining. Bond dollars would provide updated learning spaces and technology for several programs, including Advanced Technology and Cybersecurity. In addition, the college would qualify for a matching $8 million state grant to construct a new building to allow for expansion of Health Professions programs and LCC’s Dental Clinic.

Student focused Currently, LCC uses general fund dollars to make facility improvements. If approved by voters, bond funds would be used for facility improvements, allowing remaining resources to be invested in education efforts. A voter-approved bond measure would help the school avoid or delay increasing the cost of tuition.

Cost If passed, LCC’s bond measure is estimated to increase property taxes $0.12 per $1,000 of assessed value, to a rate of $0.34 per $1,000 of assessed value for Lane Community College bond debt. Property taxes are expected to increase by about $3.00 a month or $36 a year for a property assessed at $300,000.

If the bond does not pass, the safety, infrastructure enhancement and modernization projects could not be completed. The property tax increase would not occur. LCC would not receive the proposed bond funds nor the $8 million in committed state funds. Repairs, maintenance and technology upgrades would be budgeted through the general fund, potentially resulting in higher tuition rates for students.

Accountability An independent group of citizens from the community will review quarterly reports and audits of how the bond dollars are being spent to provide accountability to the public until construction is complete.

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