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Council Discussion: <br />• Councilor Syrett - thanked the Mayor for putting this resolution on the agenda; spoke to the <br />resolution and the crucial need for equitable access to abortion services; noted that Councilor <br />Zelenka had to leave unexpectedly but asked her to convey his support for the resolution. <br />MOTION: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved that the City of <br />Eugene adopt a resolution declaring the right to safe and legal abortion and affirming <br />the City of Eugene's commitment to act in support of that right by authorizing the City to <br />participate as an amicus in forthcoming federal lawsuits challenging abortion bans <br />around the country. <br />Council Discussion: <br />Councilor Syrett - read portions of the resolution. <br />• Mayor Vinis - shared her support for the resolution; talked about how the lack of access to <br />abortion and reproductive services was traumatic for young women when she was in college <br />and does not want to see a move backward. <br />VOTE: PASSED 6:0. <br />The meeting adjourned at 9:25p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />,bah �� <br />Beth Forrest <br />City Recorder <br />(Recorded by Elena Domingo) <br />Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council October 28, 2019 Page 3 <br />Meeting <br />