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<br />i <br />, M E M 0 R A ~ 0 U M <br />e November 8, 1985 <br /> TO: Mayor Obie and Members of the City Council <br /> FROM: Councilor Cynthia Wooten <br /> SUBJ ECT: RESOLUTION ON COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY <br /> While most of our time is rightfully taken up by consideration of local <br /> matters, we also need to recognize that occasionally an issue of national or <br /> international importance arises which demands our attention. The Ci ty of <br /> Eugene does not exist in a vacuum. Problems with the Federal budget deficit <br /> and government spending have a clear and direct influence on our community. <br /> And, any effort which can help reduce the possibility of a nuclear war is <br /> beneficial to our city and its people. <br /> This council is already on record in support of a Bilateral U.S.-Soviet <br /> Nuclear Weapons FREEZE. The upcoming summit meeting between U.S. President <br /> Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Gorbachev presents a historic opportunity for <br /> significant action toward such an agreement. In particular, the time is right <br /> for a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty which is a major part of a complete <br /> FREEZE. The attached resolution is needed as a timely reaffirmation of our <br /> commitment. <br />-- Some of us may be reluctant to enter into this arena prior to an important <br /> summit conference. And, it is wise to be careful. But, the President, after <br /> all, is our representative at the negotiations and we have a right, if not in <br /> fact an obligation, to make him aware of our views and those of our constit- <br /> uents. If the President is to negotiate through the American people, he needs <br /> to know how they feel on the issues. Local resolutions such as this one are <br /> an important tool to inform him. <br /> In passing this resolution, we will not be acting alone. Similar resolutions <br /> are being considered around the country by local governments, newspapers, and <br /> civic groups. Nearly a million signatures have been gathered on petitions <br /> similar to this resolution. <br /> Under separate cover you will find additional information on the Comprehensive <br /> Test Ban Treaty and why our action is needed now. <br /> CW:ch/STl93 <br /> Attachment <br />fI <br />