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, its desire for involvement with the Oregon Committee. She stressed the need e for the council to coordinate its actions in this area. She noted that the City unions were cooperating with the coalition in reaching its own members. Councilor Wooten said it was inappropriate for the council to establish an official liaison but said that Ms. Schue had the ability to represent the council at the coalition meetings. She reported that Jody Miller of Inter- governmental Relations was developing an educational campaign and speaking engagements for individual councilors on ,the effects of the ballot measure on the City. Ms. Wooten stated that she would work as an individual for the coalition. Ms. Schue said the focus of the Oregon Committee was informational and unbiased. She said individual councilors were not bound in their actions regarding the ballot measure except that no Ci~ funds could be spent supporting or opposing the measure. City Manager Micheal Gleason reported that staff was developing a speakers bureau to present a balanced, factual report on the ballot measure. He said that staff could also schedule a speaker to present an advocacy view. He said staff was concerned with presenting facts on the measure because of the cumbersomeness of the law. He felt that the factual arguments will be weak and that the City will have to depend on emotional arguments for its support. In response to a question by Councilor Holmer, Mr. Sercombe said the council could take a stand as long as no City funds were spent broadcasting that opinion. Councilor Wooten said the council could pass a resolution stating its position. She said the council should study measures in which that resolution could be distributed to the pUblic. She suggested that staff draft a resolution for council approval. She stressed that the council should seek e opportunities to present information and compile a list of civic groups and organizations. Councilor Schue stressed the need for coordination in this area because the Oregon Committee was already scheduling speaking engagements. She said the City may want to coordinate its actions with the committee's speakers bureau. She added that the council may want to distribute its resolution to the members of City boards and commissions. Councilor Bascom encouraged Ms. Schue in her suggestions. She said she was willing to respond to any requests for speakers in opposition to the ballot measure. Councilor Ehrman stressed the need to coordinate efforts to avoid any duplication. Councilor Obie stated that he will address the issue of Ballot Measure No.2 in his scheduled election speeches. He felt the council could be a resource for the Oregon Committee in providing speeches. He asked staff to poll the individual councilors to determine their willingness to speak on the measure. Ms. Wooten suggested that each councilor develop suggestions or methods in which he or she can assist in this effort. She said she would contact the Eugene Action Forum to determine what other measures were possible. She asked staff to report to the council on September 19 on a possible meeting date. E. Farewell Comments to Beth Campbell and Ruth Miller Councilor Wooten thanked Beth Campbell and Ruth Miller for their service to the City and the neighborhoods in their roles as Neighborhood Liaison. She said their efforts will long be remembered. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 12, 1984 Page 2