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MINUTES—Eugene City Council May 7, 2015 Page 1
Boards and Commissions Interviews
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Saul Room - Atrium
99 West 10th Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
May 7, 2015
5:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Poling, George Brown, Betty Taylor, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor,
Alan Zelenka
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Mike Clark, Greg Evans
Council President Claire Syrett called the May 7, 2015, session of the Eugene City Council to order.
A. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS
The council interviewed Edward McGlone, Bonnie Souza, Heather Marek, and Kate Reid for
vacancies on the Human Rights Commission. Each candidate was asked the following questions:
1. Can you tell us a little bit about your efforts to promote diversity, equality, equity, and
understanding of human rights within the community, either through volunteer work or in
your employment activities? Please give examples.
2. Volunteering for a City human rights commission that advises elected officials and works with
City staff is different from a community-based human rights organization. Given those
differences how would you approach the work to be effective in this role?
3. The HRC's priorities include working with the community and advising City Council on issues
involving integration of immigrants into the community; homelessness; problems experienced
by youth; and racism and other expressions of bias and hate. Can you comment on your
experiences and/or your interest in addressing these issues?
4. What do you see as the most important human rights issues in our community now? What are
some solutions you think will help resolve those issues?
The council interviewed Brianna Nicolello, William Randall, and Marshall Wilde for vacancies on
the Planning Commission. Each candidate was asked the following questions:
1. What key issues would you hope to address as a member of the Planning Commission?
2. The Eugene Planning Commission often works on lengthy processes and decisions as a group.
Describe your prior skills and experience that will assist you in working with the Planning
commission in a collective manner.