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MEASURE NO. 20-88 MEASURE NO. 20-88
<br /> ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF ARGUMENT iN SUPPORT OF
<br /> BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 BALLOT MEASURE 20-88
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<br />A city's job is to provide basic services, and as Mayor a constant Patricla Smith's world turned upside down when her husband
<br />question I have to consider is which services are the priority for our of ten years was arrested for slamming her against a doorframe
<br />community? and sphtting her scalp open in front of their two young cMdren
<br />I heard over, and over, that our first priority is to do everything Suddenly she needed medical attention, safe housing, court
<br />possible to protect our residents from harm. People of all walks of protection, financial assistance, and emotional support for herself
<br />life can become victims unexpectedly and in an instant. There are and her children.
<br />people within our community, including children, who are hurtevery In a state of shock, she spent the next few days going from
<br />day. While we may not be able to stop the hurt, we can make itplace to place, filling out forms and telling her story over and over
<br />easier for the innocent to get the help they need. again. Her traumatized children couldn't be left alone, but most of
<br /> the places she had to go to d~dn't even have ch~ldcare, much less
<br />The citizens of Eugene have told me that we need to build a new anything to meet their emotional needs *
<br />police station, but that the funding should come from the City, not Measure 20-88 would help us to provide a single support
<br />the voters The City has saved our pennies to do this. In the tradition center where multiple, immediate needs like Patnc~a's and her
<br />of Eugene, however, we are being creative and proposing an ~dea children's could be met. Currently, we have a wealth of excellent
<br />that does more than just treat offenders, services, spread throughout the commumty, for those that can plan
<br />Victim services and improved access to support programs have for changes ~n their lives or are looking for long-term support -
<br />proven instrumental in breaking the cycle of abuse From domestic which will not change However, there are adults and children who
<br />violence support, counseling and treatment programs, the toolssuddenly become wctims of terrible crimes Measure 20-88 is a
<br />are many. However, these services are not easily accessible when way to meet these people's needs more effectively and
<br />and where they're needed, compassionately.
<br />Measure 20-88 will change that. A safe, welcoming and family friendly center with access to
<br /> staff from many d~fferent agencies would meet the needs of people
<br />Measure 20-88 provides funding for a Cnme V~ctlm's Resource like Smith and her cMdren. Services at this center could include
<br />Center w~thin the new pohce station We will protect victims of crime childcare, surwvor advocacy, cMd advocacy, counsehng, medical
<br />and give them convenient, safe access to the legal, medical and help, supervised visitation, crime victim support, protective orders,
<br />personal services they desperately need at a critical time. legal services and public assistance.
<br />Measure 20-88 ensures that crime victims can have direct contact Working together in the same location, prowders could develop
<br />with representatives from support programs, shelters, serwces and a healing environment that would also streamline and improve
<br />agencies that can help them rebuild their lives, service prowslon. This would be both more cost-effective and more
<br />Measure 20-88 is an affordable solution to take care of victims, for supportive of people at a time when they need the most help
<br />just 3 pennies per day, we can build the Crime Victim's Resource We spend millions of dollars fighting crime, Measure 20-88 is
<br />Center into the new, already-funded police station. This valuable the opportunity to focus resources on helping the victims of these
<br />resource can truly make a difference for someone who has been temble, tragic crimes.
<br />senously hurt. With more support, people will be more likely to report crimes
<br /> and end the cycle of abuse Please Vote Yes on Measure 20-88:
<br />You can help. A yes vote helps the City do its most important job: an investment in a safer and healthier future for Eugene.
<br />Keeping people safe.
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<br />Join me ~n voting YES on 20-88: Helping victims of violence.
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<br /> Paid For By:
<br /> Paid For By: Citizens for a Better Eugene
<br /> Citizens for a Better Eugene Tim Bjornstad, Treasurer
<br /> Tim Bjomstad, Treasurer
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<br /> (This tr formation fumlshed by Nancy Gllnes, Community Shanng, Chief Jerry
<br /> Smith, Spnn§field Police Department, and Cheryl O'Neill, Womenspaoe;
<br /> (This information furnished by Jim Torrey) Lane County Domestic Violence Council Steering Committee)
<br /> (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) )
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<br />The pnntmg of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
<br />City of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of City of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of
<br />any statements made any statements made
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