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MEASURE 20-88 MEASURE NO, 20-88 ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 Measure 20-88 makes it possible for crime victims to safely get help, Yes, we want to ensure that services for victims are available in any and for families to escape violence, Measure 20-88 creates a Crime new police facility that gets built, now or in the future, but that is not Victim's Resource Center w~thin the pohce station. It provides life- the crux of th~s measure. changing - even hfe-saving - support for families and wctims of violent crimes, ~nclud~ng domestic violence and abuse. We disagree w~th the proponents because we should not be using We listened, we learned and we saved We listened that to budd a all available city funds - $29,000,000 - to replace only the police police station, funds had to come from the Qty of Eugene. We learned facilities. that combining police services and social services allows victims to Those funds, along with a bond measure, should instead be able to feel safe during their recovery We saved in our budgets to secure funding for a basic police station that replaces the existing inadequate leverage the needed replacement and consolidation of all city and dangerous facilities, downtown offices - including pohce facdlties and includ~ng a Crime Wcbms Resource Center. Measure 20-88 enhances the police station with a Crime Victim's Resource Center, an innovative element to the public safety equation If th~s short-sighted measure passes, we won't have funds available that will connect wctims and their families with shelters, legal assistancefor years to come for our Civic Center needs - and the pohce station and the basic necessities they need to restart their lives - safely, it builds will satisfy space needs for only 10 years. Furthermore, about Measure 20-88 eliminates the need for victims to leave the safety of $10 mlll~on of the proposed funds are still at legal risk. What services the police station to get help. will we cut if this measure passes but the $10 milhon isn't available from the expected source? Staffing, resources and support w~ll be provided by representatives fromlocalsoclalserviceagenciesthatareexpertsinworkingwith people We encourage you to vote no on Measure 20-88 so that we can who have suffered violent or tragic events. This public-nonprofit return with a fiscally responsible measure in 2006 to provide for city partnership is unprecedented and is destined to make a difference in the lives of many-- with m~nimal cost to taxpayers, hall needs, police facilities, and a Crime Wcbms Resource Center Beyond that, Measure 20-88 helps police and support teams work more Prepared by Voters' Pamphlet Committee closely together. Th~s coordination helps alleviate strain on police in Opposition to Measure 20-88 resources and more thoroughly addresses crime and the victims of it. Eugene Qty Councilor Bonny Bettman A Crime Victim's Resource Center is an ~nexpens~ve solution to a long- Eugene City Councdor David Kelly term need For an average annual cost of $10, we get an effective tool Cary Thompson in our effort to protect our community from violence. In addition, Measure 20-88 upgrades Eighth Avenue with pedestnan amentities and restores the historic park blocks at Eighth & Oak Streets, downtown. This small investment will make a significant impact on the wellbeing of our community, and d~rectly help the women, men and children affected by crime. Help victims of wolence, make Eugene a better place: Vote YES on Measure 20-88. Prepared by Voters' Pamphlet Committee in Support of Measure 20-88 Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey Eugene City Councilor George Poling Cheryl O'Neill (This space provided in accordance with EC 2 994(1)(b) ) (This space provided in accordance with EC 2,994(1 )(b).) The printing of th~s argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The pnntlng of th~s argument does not constitute an endorsement by the C~ty of Eugene, nor does the C~ty of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of C~ty of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made any statements made 11