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Eugene City Council
Work Session
Eugene, Oregon 97401
April 14, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Eliza Kashinsky, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans,
Lyndsie Leech, and Randy Groves
Councilors Absent: Matt Keating
Mayor Kaarin Knudson: Present
Councilor Evans opened the April 14, 2025, work session of the Eugene City Council in a hybrid
format at 500 E 4th Avenue, North Building, Eugene OR 97401.
1. Interviews: Applicant Statements for 2025 Annual Boards and Commissions
Recruitment
City councilors heard from applicants for open positions on the City's advisory boards and
commissions. Each candidate gave a prepared statement about their interest in and
qualifications for the position they applied for.
Budget Committee:
1. Aidan Bassett
2. Thomas Boyatt
3. Cindy Hanks
4. DJ Kelly-Quattocchi
Civilian Review Board:
1. Joshua Burstein
2. Elise Josephson
Human Rights Commission:
1. Brittany Banna
2. Jamie Bowman
3. Juniper Christopherson
4. Vanitha Murthy
5. Elaina Oomen
Sustainability Commission:
1. Jan Fillinger
2. Vanitha Murthy
Toxics Board:
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1. Roxanna Merchant
2. Paul Ruscher
3. David Van Der Haeghen
Planning Commission:
1. Chloe Chapman
2. Roger Hamilton
3. Brooke Standifer
4. Kathleen Yang
After presenting their three-minute statements, the Planning Commission candidates
answered the following three questions.
1. What key issues would you hope to address as a member of the Planning Commission?
2. The Planning Commission must often consider and balance complex issues when
reviewing planning documents and making land use decisions. In your opinion, what are the
most important factors for the Planning Commission to consider in these efforts?
3. As a group, the Planning Commission often works on lengthy processes and decisions.
Describe your skills, experience and approach that will assist you in working in a constructive,
collaborative manner.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Cherish Bradshaw)
Link to the we beast of this City Council meeting here.
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