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made it difficult to choose as both were highly qualified. He added that Mr. Denner would likely continue in service to the community. Councilor Pap6 observed that while Mr. Peters had been involved in many volunteer activities, he had not been involved in City government. He supported his appointment, and felt he would be a welcome addition to City government. Councilor Solomon stated she had worked with Mr. Denner on the Police Commission. She said she would welcome his expertise at the Budget Committee table. She called him an outstanding individual and lauded his level of commitment. She believed he would carry his valuable skills forward from the Police Commission to the Budget Committee, and therefore declared her support for Mr. Denner. Councilor Nathanson called both candidates %utstanding," while voicing her support for Mr. Denner. She recalled his role when not serving the City as a volunteer, noting that he speaks with many parents in the community and that his focus of interest was education. Councilor Kelly supported the motion on the table. He asserted that Mr. Peters had a breadth of experience, both professionally and in the community. He said, as a retiree, Mr. Peters had the time to devote to the Budget Committee. He felt Mr. Peters' appointment would improve the political diversity of the committee. Councilor Meisner expressed his support for the motion, noting that he knew both applicants fairly well. He thought the applicants would be surprised to hear themselves characterized as diametrically opposed in a political forum. He said he would not vote against either candidate and opined that it would be difficult to predict how either would vote on specific votes. He thought neither candidate would vote on a single platform, such as solely in favor of police and public safety. Mayor Torrey declared his support for Mr. Denner in the event of a tie. He cited Mr. Denner's experience as principal of a grade school in an area of town that has a diverse student body. He felt it inappropriate to say that Mr. Denner did not have a social orientation. He thought Mr. Denner's experience as a police commissioner provided him with an edge over the other candidate who had not served the City prior to this. He added that he had interviewed candidates for the Police Commission and had been struck by the abundance of talent prepared to serve on that commission. Ms. Nathanson, seconded by Mr. Poling, moved to substitute Maurice Denner for Robert Peters in the motion. Councilor Bettman stated that Mr. Denner had called himself an advocate for funding for police and public safety. Roll call vote; the motion to substitute the name Maurice Denner for Robert Peters failed, 5:3; councilors Solomon, Nathanson, and Poling voting in favor. Roll call vote; the motion to appoint Robert Peters to Position 3 on the Budget Com- mittee passed, 6:2; councilors Solomon and Poling voting in opposition. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 27, 2003 Page 9 Regular Meeting