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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Eugene Voters' PamphletCity of Eugene VOTERS' PAMPHLET This pamphlet contains important information on City of Eugene and Eugene Water and Electric Board candidates and ballot measures from the City of Eugene and Eugene School District 4J. November 2, 2004 General Election Cover Photo: B~cychsts enjoy Eugene's Delta Ponds, a natural area that consists of nearly 100 acres of ponds, riparian and wetland habitat ~n the heart of the city The C~ty of Eugene, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has launched a $6.2 mdlion dollar project to ~mprove critical habitat for a variety of fish and wddlife species at Delta Ponds, ~nclud~ng endangered species such as salmon, western pond turtles, and red-legged frogs. In adder,on, the project wdl ~mprove pubhc access to this diverse natural area for wddlife wew~ng and other passive recreational activities. The restoration and recreation improvements ~nclude' Re-connecting the ponds to the Wdlamette River, making access by fish and other wildlife possible whde maintaining winter flood control. improwng water flow between the ponds to enhance water quality and fish access. Creating riparian habitat by remowng ivy, Scotch broom, blackbemes, and other non~nat,ve invas~ve vegetation and plant~ng thousands of native trees and shrubs. * Constructing accessible concrete and gravel paths, a boardwalk and two new parking areas w~th viewing platforms along Goodpasture Island Road along the northern edge of the ponds. o Creating an access,hie trad system which connects to the East Bank B~ke Path and ~ncludes a 1 8-mde loop around the perimeter of the ponds Funding and support for th~s project comes from several federal and community partners ~nclud~ng the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon State Parks, the Bureau of Land Management, severaf local Rotary clubs, and local property owners. For more ~nformat~on about the project, visit www~cl, eugene or. us/parks/planmng/DELT_proj htm 2 CONTENTS Eugene Voters' Pamphlet November 2, 2004 General Election CiTY OF EUGENE BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PARTIALLY FUND CIVIC CENTER VISION PROJECT EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J BALLOT MEASURE 20-90 RENEW FIVE YEAR LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS CiTY OF EUGENE CANDIDATES Mayor Kitty Piercy Ward 'i Ward 2 Ward 7 Ward 8 Bonny Bettman Betty Taylor Andrea Ortiz Chris Pryor EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD CANDIDATES Wards 1 & 8 Wards 2 & 3 Wards 6 & 7 John Simpson Pat Lanning Mel Menegat VOTER INFORMATION Notice to Voters The candidates highlighted in this pamphlet are City of Eugene Mayor and City Council and Eugene Water & Electric Board candidates. The measures highlighted in this pamphlet are City of Eugene and Eugene School District 4J measures. Only registered voters within the Eugene city limits will receive ballots for these candidates. Both registered voters within the Eugene city limits and within the Eugene School District 4J boundary will receive ballots for the Ballot Measures, This voters' pamphlet was produced by the City of Eugene and only contains information related to the City of Eugene, Eugene School District 4J, and Eugene Water & Electric Board measures or candidates. The city is not authorized to produce information concerning other measures or candidates in this pamphlet. To reduce costs, we are mailing this voters' pamphlet using bulk mail delivery sorted by ZiP code. This means that some residents who have a "Eugene" address or ZIP code may receive a pamphlet with city information even though their residence is outside the city limits. We apologize for any confusion this may cause. If you have any questions regarding the voters' pamphlet, please call the Eugene City Recorder's Office at (541) 682-5042. If you have questions concerning voter registration or drop box locations, please call Lane County Elections at (541) 682-4234. If you are seeking add~bonal information on the Eugene School District 4J measure, please contact the Eugene School District 4J administrative offices at (541) 687-3309. 4 VOTER INFORMATION Eugene Voters' Pamphlet Information Your Eugene Voters' Pamphlet was produced by the City of Eugene at the direction of the Eugene City Council. In accordance with Eugene City Code, the Eugene Voters' Pamphlet is to contain: (a) the ballot title, question, statement and text of each city measure to be submitted to Eugene voters at the election for which the pamphlet is prepared; (b) the ballot title, question, statement and text of each school district measure to be submitted to district voters at the election for which a pamphlet is being prepared, (this would only occur if the city produced a pamphlet for city measures or candidates) (c) one argument in favor of each measure, followed by a rebuttal, and one argument in opposition, followed by a rebuttal; (d) additional arguments filed by citizens in support of or in opposition to the measure, accompanied by the signatures of 300 electors of the City supporting the argument or by a fee of $300; (e) statements and/or photographs from the candidates who chose to be in the pamphlet and paid the $100 fee; (f) other 9eneral information about the election process. Mail Ballot Voter Information The November 2, 2004, General Election will be conducted by mail ballot. All ballots must be received in the Lane County Elections office or at a designated drop site by 8:00 p,m. on election night. Postmarks do not count. All county election offices are considered poll locations on election day and are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The address of Lane County Elections is: Lane County Elections 275 W 10th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 VOTER INFORMATION City of Eugene drop boxes are located at the following locations: LANE COUNTY ELECTIONS 682-4234 ~-., 275 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 p,m. DRIVE-BY Ballot Box - Enter from bncoln St, - on Election Day west s~de of Elections budding LANE COUNTY ANNEX (formerly Lane County Elections) i/'~"~ 135 East 7~ Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 DROP BOX - White receptacle drop box in front of Annex Offices on Election Day EAST SIDE OF PEARL STREET DRIVE-BY Ballot Box-Between Qty Hall and County Public 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. Service Building, east side of Pearl Street between 7· and 8t~ on Election Day Avenues, Eugene, Oregon 97401 STATE OF OREGON BUILDING 165 East 7t~ Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. DRIVE-BY Ballot Box - Enter dnveway ~nto parking lot behind State on Election Day of Oregon Budding Right off Pearl Street between 6~ and 7~ aves AMAZON POOL 2600 Hilyard Street, Eugene, Oregon 97405 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. DRIVE-BY Ballot Box - On island off Hdyard, turn into Amazon on Election Bay Pool parking BETHEL LIBRARY 1990 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402 24 hours every day until 8 DRIVE-BY Ballot Box - In Eoho Hollow Plaza, far right drive-thru On Election Day 2727 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 DRiVE-BY Ballot Box - In front of the Center entrance - west s~de on Election Day SHELDON LIBRARY 1566 Coburg Road, Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. DRiVE-BY Ballot Box - In Sheldon Plaza next to Rite Aid on Election Day WEST 11TMWAL-MART 4550 West 11thAvenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. DRIVE-BY Ballot Box - North End of Wal-Mart Parking Lot on Election Day 3040 N Delta Hwy., Eugene, Oregon 97401 24 hours every day until 8 p.m. BuildingDRIVE"BY- acrossBall°t Box from-Homeln frontDepotOf Public Works Administration on Election Day UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 7 a.m,- 2 a.m. Monday - Friday ERB Memorial Umon, Suite 4, Eugene, Oregon 97403 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday DROP BOX- East W~ng, Lower Level Lobby, Outside ASUO, Suite 4 7 a.m. - 8 p.m, Election Bay 6 VOTER INFORMATION General Voting Requirements To register to vote you must be: a resident of Oregon; a United States citizen; and* 18 years of age or older.* * You may register prior, if you will meet this criteria before the election; contact Lane County Elections for more information. In order to vote, you must be registered to vote by 5 p.m. of the 21st day immediately preceding the election. You must update your registration if: · your name changes for any reason; or ,, your residence or mailing address changes for any reason; Please call Lane County Elections at (541) 682-4234 if you have any questions about the above qualifications. Absentee Ballots Registered voters who want their ballots mailed to an address other than their registered residence address may apply for an absentee ballot from Lane County Elections. Apply in person, by mail, or by fax (541) 682-2303. Applications are available on the Lane County Elections web site, http:llwww.co.lane.or, uslelections. Applications must include: your residence address; the address to which the ballot should be mailed; ,, for which specific election(s), or all elections, you wish an absentee ballot; and ,, your signature. You may file an application for an absentee ballot at any time prior to the election; however, absentee ballots will not be mailed to voters whose applications are received later than the fifth day before election day. Those absentee ballots must be picked up in person. Your voted ballot must be received by Lane County Elections or at a designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Call Lane County Elections at (54t) 682-4234 for more information, 7 BALLOT MEASURE LIST Ballot Measures The following ballot measures will be on the November 2, 2004, General Election ballot for the City of Eugene and Eugene School District 4J. ,City of Eu.clene 20-88 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PARTIALLY FUND CIVIC CENTER VISION PROJECT Euqene School District 4J 20-90 RENEW FIVE YEAR LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS One argument in favor of each measure, followed by a rebuttal, and one argument in opposition, followed by a rebuttal are allowed by Eugene City Code. Additional arguments flied by citizens in support of or in opposition to the measure may be included when accompanied by the signatures of 300 electors of the City supporting the argument or by a fee of $300. For additional ballot measure information, contact the City Recorder's Office at 682-5042. If you have questions concerning voter registration or drop box locations please call Lane County Elections at (541)682-4234. 8 BALLOT MEASURE NO. 20-88 REFERRED BY CITY OF EUGENE Ballot Title: General obligation bonds to partially fund civic center vision project. Question: Shall City of Eugene issue $6,790,000 of general obligation bonds to partially fund Civic Center Vision project? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and Ilb, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. Summary: If approved by the electors, proceeds from sale of the bonds will be added to existing funds to enable City to implement the first phase of the Civic Center Vision project. The City currently has approximately $28 million that can be used to build a Community Safety Building and back-up 911 Center. The measure provides additional funds for other elements of first phase, including space for co-location of victim support agencies that work with police investigators of crimes against families and children; meeting estimated 10 year Police Department space expansion needs; improvements and expansion of downtown park blocks; and "Civic Street" enhancements as recommended in the Downtown Plan. Approval of this bond measure is expected to provide the City with sufficient funds, when coupled with existing funds, to build this first phase. Proceeds from bond sale would be used to pay for costs of capital construction and capital improvements related to the first phase of the Civic Center Vision project as described above, including payment of bond issuance and interim financing costs, RESOLUTION 4801 D. in Apri~ 2001 the Council began to consider a Iongorange A RESOLUTION CALLING A CiTY ELECTION ON NOVEIt, IBER 2, downtown city space plan that would include both long-term and short- 2004, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFERRING TO THE LEGAL term actions that would eventually result ~n replacement of Qty Hal~, and ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF EUGENE A MEASURE AUTHORIZ- has held numerous work sessions on this topic over the course of the lNG THE iSSUANCE OF A MAXII~UM OF $6,790,000 OF GENERAL last three years. OBUGAT~ON BONDS TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CIVIC CENTER VISION PROJECT. E. Commencing ~n fiscal year 2001 the Council identified and began to set aside one-time money each year for replacement of The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: downtown Qty office space In the fiscal year 2003 budget the Council began systematically setting aside funds from department budgets for A. The Qty's Police Headquarters has been located at the th~s purpose. present Qty Hall s~nce it opened ~n 1964. As the Qty has grown, so have the functions and needs of the department. F. In May 2002 the first step ~n remowng functions from Qty Hail so that it could be replaced was taken when voters approved a bond B. Concerns about the ab~hty of C~ty Hall to withstand an measure to relocate Rte Station #1 from City Hall to a new downtown earthquake were raised in a 1992 C~ty Facilities Condition Report. fire station at 13~ and W~llamette Street. The Council also approved Additional studies and actions between 1995 and 2003 continued to using internal funding from the Facdlty Reserve for a Forensics Evidence support the need to provide safe and adequate facilities to house Police Unit and Property Control Unit facility to be buitt at a stte on Roosevelt Department services. The Council also created a Council Committee Boulevard in May 2002 in order to relocate personnel that were working on City Hall Alternatives ~n 1999 charged with recommending a plan for in the basement of Qty hall into a safer and more suitable working space. developing options to relocate functions in Qty Hall in the event that s~te was chosen for a new federal courthouse site The Committee's key G. The policies in the Downtown Plan were adopted bythe Qty finding was that the existing City Hall was not an appropriate facility for Council in April 2004, after a four-year process to develop the plan. In housing public safety functions due to the seismic vulnerability of its 2000, the City Council appointed a Committee for Greater Downtown structural systems V~s~omng to explore the future of downtown. The vision that emerged promoted downtown as a thriving, act,ve urban center with t~es to our C. Mayor Torrey appointed the Police and Rre Stations Task dch natural heritage, a variety of interm~ngled activities, and safe, inviting Force ~n 2000 to develop a recommendation for the Qty Council on streets This vision was used as a basis for updating the Downtown providing safe and adequate facilities for Police and Fire services. One Plan, which included the concept of a "Civic Street" that would I~nk a of the most ~mportant recommendations of this Task Force was that a series of existing and planned open spaces, and be the first choice for new Police facility shoed be located w~th~n the downtown area to best future civic buildings, indud~n9 a new city hall or police headquarters. address functional proximity to courts, the jail, and other City offices, CONTINUED 1, service delivery ~ssues, and growth management goals. 9 BALLOT MEASURE NO. 20-88 H. Mayor Torrey imtlated the formation of a Civic Facilities and improvements to the downtown park blocks, and street Visioning Committee in January 2004 that was charged with enhancements to achieve the "Civic Street" concept recommended developing a coord~nated vision of c~vicbu~lding and ~nfrastructure needs in the Downtown Plan, with the City's internal resources funding downtown and to submit recommendations to the Council on how to approximately 81% of the total cost. implement that vision. Section 2. The Qty Council orders this City election to be held in I. The Mayor's Ciwc Facilities Visioning Committee presented the City of Eugene, Oregon, concurrently with the general election on its report to the City Council in June 2004 that set out a vision for the 2® day of November, 2004, in accordance w~th the provisions of future development of a Civic Center, pohcy principles to guide the Chapter 254 of the Oregon Revised Statutes, and the ballots shall be development, and recommendations on how the vision could be counted and tabulated and the results certified as provided by law. implemented. The Council adopted a revised set of policy principles in July 2004 that included a consolidation of City functions, reinforcement Section 3.. The City Recorder is directed to give not less than ten of 8th Avenue as the Great Civic Street, enhancement of open space, (10) days' notice of the City election by publication of one (1) notice in development of partnerships, inclusion of public safety services, the Register Guard, a newspaper published in the City and of general provision of adequate transportation alternatives, employment of circulation within the City. sustainable cost-effective development approaches, and a plan for mixed use development. Section 4. If approved by the electors, the proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used only for costs of capital construction and J, Dunng June and July 2004 the City Council considered a capital improvements related to the purposes described ~n Section 1 number of options for implementation of the Civic Center Vision, and of this Resolution, including payment of bond issuance and interim determined that the ws~on should be ~mplemented ~n a phased approach financing costs. with a Community Safety Building being the first step in creating the new Qwc Center Vision. The first phase would include space for the Section 5. This Resolubon shall become effective immediately Police Department's estimated needs for the next 10 years, a back-up upon its adoptlon. 911 center, space for social service agencies to co-locate with the Police Department, expansion of and improvements to the downtown The foregoing Resolution adopted the 26th day of July, 2004. park blocks, and street enhancements to achieve the "Qvic Street" concept recommended in the Downtown Plan. The Qty's existing Isl Mary H. Feldman internal resources are sufficient to fund a Community Safety Building City Recorder with a back-up 911 Center, but are not sufficient to include space for social service agencies to co-locate with the Police Department, provide additional space to meet needs for the next 10 years, or fund expansion of and improvements to the downtown park blocks, or street enhancements to achieve the "Civic Street" concept recommended in the Downtown Plan. The cost of the entire first phase is estimated to be approximately $35.9 million, and about 81% of that cost would be paid using ~nternal City resources, w~th about 19% to be requested from the voters ~n the form of General Obligation Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the above findings, BE iT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section t. A City election ~s called for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City a measure authorizing the issuance of a maximum of $6,790,000 of General Obligation bonds to be used to prowde additional funding for the first phase of the Civic Center Vision project. The first phase would ~nclude not only the Community Safety Building with a back-up 911 Center, but also space for the Police Department's esbmated needs for the next 10 years, space for social service agencies to co-locate with the Police Department, expansion of 10 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 MEASURE NO, 20-88 MEASURE NO. 20-88 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TO REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 TO BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 Before voting on th~s $6,790,000 bond measure you should ask: V~ctims of violence can't wait for he~p. To put the design of a new C~ty Hall before their needs is dangerous. Is this the best and highest use of limited tax dollars at this t~me? Can the city do a better job of leveragmg limited funds to replace Measure 20-88 is about addressing a major crime problem: domestic deteriorated and outdated civic facilities? violence and abuse. We may not be able to stop the hurt, but with Measure 20-88 we can help with the healing. Two years ago Council approved construction of a new building to move police and forensics staff from sub-standard conditions in the City Hall Measure 20-88 creates a Crime V~ctims' Resource Center that puts local basement at a cost of $4.1 million. That was an emergency and we agencies in one location--providing safe access to advocates, treatment addressed it. programs and support. There is almost unanimous agreement on Council that City Hall needs replacing, but it is not an emergency-- we have time to plan and budget Measure 20-88 is NOT a vote for a new police station or a City Hall prudently. Measure 20-88 is about making Eugene a better place, not just for victims Replacing City Hall will be expensive. The most responsible approach is of crime, but for our whole community. It ~ncludes improvements to our to save as much money as we can for a down payment from internal city downtown Park Blocks that host Farmers' Market, Saturday Market, and funds, to minimize the impact on property taxes, celebrations - all part of our Civic Visioning Plan. The proposed bond measure is fiscally irresponsible It jeopardizes future attempts to replace City Hall by completely depleting available internal By voting "yes" on 20-88, you choose how we handle the ~mpact of violent city funds ($29,000,000) to build only a police station. Other c~ty services crimes, beginning where it counts most' by helping those who need it and staff will remain in the outdated and deteriorating City Hall. That most. $29,000,000 would be more wisely spent as a down payment on a new Civic Center complex. A new Civic Center should provide buildings for Domestic violence and abuse destroy lives. Victims cannot wait. Measure all the city services presently housed in City Hall (including the police 20-88 ~s a vote to help wcbms of violence and to make Eugene better. department), space for on-site wct~m's services,as well as consolidating Vote YES on Measure 20-88~ services currently scattered ~n rented space. Prepared by Voters' Pamphlet Committee This bond ~s shortsighted because it provides police space needs for in Support of Measure 20-88 only 10 years, and almost $2,000,000 will be spent on projects that do Eugene Mayor J~m Torrey not contribute to replacing City Hall, such as street modifications. Eugene City Councilor George Poling Replacing City Hall should be our highest capital pnonty. Cheryl O'Neill A more responsible solubon to replace our detenorating civic infrastructure is to defeat this measure and return to the voters in 2006 with one bond measure that provides a fully articulated bluepnnt to house all downtown c~ty services, including police and vlcbm's services, and offers a generous down payment from the c~ty's internal funds to reduce the burden on the taxpayers. We encourage you to vote no on this measure. Prepared by Voters' Pamphlet Committee in Opposition to Measure 20-88 Eugene City Councilor Bonny Bettman Eugene City Councilor David Kelly Cary Thompson (This space provided ~n accordance with EC 2 994(1)(b) ) (This space provided in accordance with EC 2 994(1)(b) ) The pnntmg of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The pnnbng of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the C~ty 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 any statements made any statements made 12 MEASURE NO. 20-88 MEASURE NO. 20-88 ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF ARGUMENT iN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 A city's job is to provide basic services, and as Mayor a constant Patricla Smith's world turned upside down when her husband question I have to consider is which services are the priority for our of ten years was arrested for slamming her against a doorframe community? and sphtting her scalp open in front of their two young cMdren I heard over, and over, that our first priority is to do everything Suddenly she needed medical attention, safe housing, court possible to protect our residents from harm. People of all walks of protection, financial assistance, and emotional support for herself life can become victims unexpectedly and in an instant. There are and her children. people within our community, including children, who are hurtevery In a state of shock, she spent the next few days going from 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 easier for the innocent to get the help they need. again. Her traumatized children couldn't be left alone, but most of the places she had to go to d~dn't even have ch~ldcare, much less The citizens of Eugene have told me that we need to build a new anything to meet their emotional needs * police station, but that the funding should come from the City, not Measure 20-88 would help us to provide a single support 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 of Eugene, however, we are being creative and proposing an ~dea children's could be met. Currently, we have a wealth of excellent that does more than just treat offenders, services, spread throughout the commumty, for those that can plan Victim services and improved access to support programs have for changes ~n their lives or are looking for long-term support - proven instrumental in breaking the cycle of abuse From domestic which will not change However, there are adults and children who violence support, counseling and treatment programs, the toolssuddenly become wctims of terrible crimes Measure 20-88 is a are many. However, these services are not easily accessible when way to meet these people's needs more effectively and and where they're needed, compassionately. Measure 20-88 will change that. A safe, welcoming and family friendly center with access to staff from many d~fferent agencies would meet the needs of people Measure 20-88 provides funding for a Cnme V~ctlm's Resource like Smith and her cMdren. Services at this center could include Center w~thin the new pohce station We will protect victims of crime childcare, surwvor advocacy, cMd advocacy, counsehng, medical and give them convenient, safe access to the legal, medical and help, supervised visitation, crime victim support, protective orders, personal services they desperately need at a critical time. legal services and public assistance. Measure 20-88 ensures that crime victims can have direct contact Working together in the same location, prowders could develop with representatives from support programs, shelters, serwces and a healing environment that would also streamline and improve agencies that can help them rebuild their lives, service prowslon. This would be both more cost-effective and more 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 just 3 pennies per day, we can build the Crime Victim's Resource We spend millions of dollars fighting crime, Measure 20-88 is Center into the new, already-funded police station. This valuable the opportunity to focus resources on helping the victims of these resource can truly make a difference for someone who has been temble, tragic crimes. senously hurt. With more support, people will be more likely to report crimes and end the cycle of abuse Please Vote Yes on Measure 20-88: You can help. A yes vote helps the City do its most important job: an investment in a safer and healthier future for Eugene. Keeping people safe. · Represents a composite s~tuabon to keep ~dentlt~es confidential Join me ~n voting YES on 20-88: Helping victims of violence. Paid For By: Paid For By: Citizens for a Better Eugene Citizens for a Better Eugene Tim Bjornstad, Treasurer Tim Bjomstad, Treasurer (This tr formation fumlshed by Nancy Gllnes, Community Shanng, Chief Jerry Smith, Spnn§field Police Department, and Cheryl O'Neill, Womenspaoe; (This information furnished by Jim Torrey) Lane County Domestic Violence Council Steering Committee) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) The pnntmg of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the 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 any statements made any statements made 13 MEASURE NO. 20-88 MEASURE NQ 20-88 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSiTiON TO ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TO BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 The M~II Street Bridge Committee-- the only advocacy group for the practice of urban design in our metropohtan area and the only soume of THE STATUE OF TYRANNY MUST BE STOPPED expertise ~n this subject-- recommends voting No on ballot measure 20~ By voting No on 20-88, voters may thwart the City's and their 88. backdoor architects' latest attempt to develop the Avenue of Hate. But it will not be enough to completely stop it. fn order to stop the Avenue STOP THE AVENUE OF HATE of Hate, which is being envisioned as the main entrance to the Statue The Qty wants to transform 8th Avenue into a Hate Street by making of Tyranny federal building, we must stop the construction of the federal it a major cross-ax~s through the downtown as well as the primary buildlng. connection to their proposed Riverfront Density Node. In order to realize their vis,on, they want to build a new police station But shcing a cross- PRAYER WiLL GET THE JOB DONE ax~s through the Park Blocks completely disregards the responsibility of It is still possible to stop the Statue of Tyranny from being built city officials, which is to contnbute harmoniously to the organization of the No building materials have been fashioned on the s~te, and whatever public realm. Their wsion ~s an act of defiance and hate toward the site preparation that has been completed wlll not be in waste. Something organizing theme of Eugene, "the City Between the Buttes," the theme appropriate can be budt there. Prayer can bring it about. that has given Eugene a sense of harmony and coherence for the past By praying for the souls of those in positions of power, 150 years. citizens can turn back the effort to build the Statue of Tyranny. St Mary THE 51 PERCENT RULE ONLY LEADS TO UGLINESS Cathohc Church, the most influential church ~n downtown Eugene, can The Qty's political strategy of marg,nal~zing the opposition until they play an important role ~n this effort. reach a 51 percent majority has been successful We've seen it before, most notoriously w~th the recent construcbon of the House of Vulgarity A CALL TO PRAYER hbrary, which was supported by political activists Ray Wolfe andArt Shapiro. If Eugene wants to avoid a headlong plunge Into the caverns of bke the Avenue of Hate, the House of Vulganty was conceived w~thout tomorrow, we must pray: we must pray for our local decision-makers, any consideration for contributing harmoniously to the organization of the that they may recognize the harmful consequences of their political public realm In making decisions to guide development, ignonng harmony game-playing on our urban enwronment, we must pray for our planners, is godless, that they may acknowledge the I~m~tations of their profession; we must With measure 20-88, the City hopes to woo enough voters to support pray for our City Hall's backdoor architects, that they may recogmze a new pohce station by including support services for victims of abuse inthe destructiveness of their visions; we must pray for the faculty of our the same building project and by bnbing supporters of the Farmers Market UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts, that they may see the w~th a brick sidewalk. But th~s carrot-offering is disingenuous, particularly degenerative effects of allowing the planning paradigm of the 20th when c~t~zens understand the overwhelming ugliness that would result, century to supplant the subject of urban design; we must pray for our Ultimately, the Qty's 51 percent strategy fails because it leaves 49 Ruling Gonllas, that they may perceive their duty to further the values percent of c~t~zens d~ssatisfied, thereby diwd~ng the commumty This of civilization: and we must pray for the Friends of Eugene and their strategy, however, lies at the heart of the planning paradigm of the 20th century, which ~s how pubhc officials have made development decisions poht~cal affdiate, Citizens for Public Accountability, that they may see for the past several decades, beyond their ideology. RESIST THE PLANNING PARADIGM VOTE NO ON BALLOT IVIEASURE 20-88 Another way of making decisions is possible: the practice of urban As we stop the Statue of Tyranny in Eugene, we must not ovedook design. Th~s practice is based on the values of civilization rather than the the needs of our fellow c~t~zens in Spnngfield, who are being faced values shared by the Friends of Eugene and their ideological colleagues, now with whether or not urban renewal areas wdl be imposed on them. the Ruhng Gorillas With the pracbce of urban design, it becomes possible We must pray for the citizens of Springfield, that they may prevent for decision-makers to make decisions supported by all citizens instead of urban renewal and be spared the advances of arrogant, incompetent byjustthe51 percent who can be conned into go~ng along with the ws~ons planners, the total destruction of their urban environment, and the of the City's backdoor architects endless raids on their City treasury. Paid For By: Paid For By: The Mdl Street Bridge Committee The Mill Street Bridge Committee Thomas Lester, Treasurer Thomas Lester, Treasurer (This Information furnished by Catherine Larson. The Mill Street Bndge Committee) (This Information furnished by Thomas Lester, The Mill Street Bridge Commitl:ee) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) The printing of th~s argument does not consbtute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the 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 any statements made any statements made 14 MEASURE NO. 20-88 MEASURE NO. 20-88 ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TO ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TO BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 VOTE NO ON BALLOT MEASURE 20-88 PUT EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD ON A PATH OF THE MILL STREET BRIDGE COMMITTEE HAS A BATTLE PLAN BECOMING ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL URBAN AREAS Anyone w~th any expenence w~th the pohtics behind guiding development Whether it is lost opportunities hke the new fire station recently s~ted on in Eugene knows what a cesspool of corruption and manipulation it is. Yet Willamette Street, or urban design catastrophes hke the new public library, few know what to do to change the situation, the proposed federal bu~ld~ng and the Qty's current effort to make a cross- axis through the Park Blocks by building a police station, we've become Most people have come to accept, as part of the American Way, the need accustomed to the endless barrage of ill-conceived development projects to spend fortunes on attorneys whenever the planning establishment comes that degrade our city. Yet w~th every campaign season for the past 40 years, to their neighborhood with unjustifiable development agendas. The Mill we've heard the same old cry: wi will rewtalize the downtown!" By now, after Street Bridge Committee hopes to change this situation by launching nearly a half century of revitalization efforts and countless millions of tax Project Truth, Freedom, and Beauty. This project will ~nstitutethe practicedollars, downtown Eugene should be one of the most magnificent of urban design, which wtll lighten the burden on c~tizens who're forced todowntowns in the world, instead, it is a trash heap. try to defend themselves from the unjustified development agendas of the planning establishment. The on-going woes of downtown Eugene are caused by ignorance of urban design This ignorance ~sn't limited to the downtown area. In fact, all of ADVANCE FREEDOM Eugene and Springfield is subjected to the same kind of ignorance as Eugene's beleaguered downtown, producing the unrelenting blandness of If civihzat~on is to survive, freedom must grow. But freedom is not about urban sprawl at the periphery of our metropolitan area and a dump at the doing anything you want. Freedom ~s about limits. By building a clearly center of Eugene, the latter funded by tax ~ncrement dollars defined fence around the government, an atmosphere of trust can be engendered and freedom advanced. Good fences make good neighbors. This ~gnorance ~s not mere empty-headedness. Rather,~t is fueled by the ideology of matenalism, sc~ent~sm and anti-contextuahsm that forms the The practice of urban design is about building a good fence around basis of the planning paradigm of the 20th century An urban design public government. Th~s fence is what defines the public realm. Public and privateprocess would suppress the influence of th~s ~deology in much the same alike can understand and accept this fence, which also identifies hmlts forway that current planning processes suppress the values of civihzat~on private citizens, because it provides order, harmony and meaning to the physical organization of the city. SUPPORT PROJECT TRUTH, FREEDOM AND BEAUTY MAKE THEM HONEST Honesty can be brought to our planning processes, freedom can be advanced, and Eugene and Spnngfleld can be put on a path of becoming Project Truth, Freedom, and Beauty will turn back the d~shonesty, beautiful. But we need your help. manipulation and intellectual decay that characterizes current planning practices. This project will lead tothe establishment of urban design public The Mill Street Bridge Committee ~s starting a fund-raising campaign to processes ~n Eugene and Spnngfleld, which will flush out the opportunists make this happen. Those interested in contributing to and/or being part of and snake-oil salesmen who currently dominate the decision-making this project are encouraged to submit a participation request in which we processes for guiding development. Urban design processes will shine a ask people to demonstrate their interest in this cause and indicate what spotlight on their covert agendas, development ws~ons, phony justifications, they can bring to the effort. Please send requests to. The Mill Street Bndge and suppress the influence of the ideology of materialism, sc~ent~sm and Committee, P.O. Box 71812, Eugene, 97401-0216. anticontextualism that they subscribe to, the ~deology being taught today in our professional schools of planning and design. VOTE NO ON 20-88 VOTE NO ON 20-88 Paid For By: DEFEAT THE CIVIC CENTER BOND The Mill Street Bridge Committee Thomas Lester, Treasurer Paid For By: The Mill Street Bridge Committee Thomas Lester, Treasurer (This Informat~on furnished by Rose Douglas, The Mill Street Bndge Committee) (This Information furnished by Thomas Lester, The Mill Street Bndge Committee) (Th~s space purchased for $300 ~n accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) (This space pumhased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) The pnnbng of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of th~s argument does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of C~ty of Eugene, nor does the C~ty of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made any statements made 15 BALLOT MEASURE NO, 20-90 REFERRED BY EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J Ballot Title: Renew Five Year Local Option Levy for School Operations Question: Shall District 4J continue to impose $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value for operations for five years beginning 2005-06? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three pement. Summary: In May 2000 the Eugene School District 4J voters approved a local option levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to support school district operations. This measure renews that levy at the same rate. The school district will use the tax revenue from this measure to maintain current programs and staffing levels at schools. Without continuation of this revenue, the district will need to reduce its budget by approximately $5,950,000 in 2005-06. A rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value is estimated to raise $5,950,000 in 2005-06, $6,100,000 in 2006-07, $6,250,000 in 2007-08, $6,400,000 in 2008-09 and $6,550,000 in 2009-10, for a total of $31,250,000. $1.50 is the maximum rate any property would be assessed. As is the case with the current levy, average rates for most properties would be substantially less: $0.73 for all residential properties, $1.16 for all commercial properties, and $1.00 for all industrial properties. The average rate for all types of property is estimated to be $0.84 per $1,000 of assessed value. RESOLUTION option tax of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The tax would be lev~ed each year for five years commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006. The A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF D~RECTORS OF EUGENE estimated annual revenue from the levy would be $5,950,000 In fiscal SCHOOL D~STR~CT NO. 4J, LANE COUNTY, OREGON CALLING year 2005-2006,$6,100,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007, $6,250,000 m fiscal AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT year 2007-2008, $6,400,000 in fiscal year 2008-2009, and $6,550,000 in THE QUESTION OF RENEWAL OF A FIVE-YEAR LOCAL OPTION fiscal year 2009-2010, Levy proceeds will be used to finance operations SERIAL TAX LEVY AT THE RATE OF $1.50 PER $1,000 OF of the D~strict. ASSESSED VALUATION TO FINANCE DISTRICT OPERATIONS AND TO PAYALL COSTS INCIDENTAL THERETO 2. That the election hereby called shall be held on the 2nd day of November, 2004 and shall be conducted pursuant to ORS 254.465 et WHEREAS, ~n May 2000 voters in the Eugene School D~strict, Lane County, seq. Oregon ("the District") approved a five-year local option senal tax levy at the rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to finance district 3. That the District directs that there shall be dehvered to the elect~ons operations and related inc~dental costs; and officer of Lane County, Oregon not later than the 61st day before the date of the election the Not~ce of Local Option Senal Levy Election attached WHEREAS, the School Board of School D~stnct No. 4J, Lane County, hereto, with such changes as are approved by the Superintendent and Oregon has determined that there is a need to continue this level of funding Chair. with which to finance D~strict operations at an estimated total amount of $31,250,000 over a five-year penod, and ADOPTED bythe School Board of School Eugene D~stnct 4J, Lane County, Oregon on August 11, 2004. WHEREAS, Oregon Revised Statutes 280.040 through 280 090 authorizes BATED th~s 11th day of August, 2004 the D~strict to submit a measure to District voters which, ~f approved, would EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4J allow the District to collect a local option tax for operational purposes; LANE COUNTY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Isl Beth Gerot OF EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4J, LANE COUNTY, OREGON AS Chair FOLLOWS. Attest. 1 That an election is hereby called for the purpose of submitting to the Isl George Russelt qualified voters of the District the question of re-authorizing a local Superintendent 16 MEASURE NO. 20-90 MEASURE NO. 20-90 ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 20-90 The current state of school funding continues to threaten the excellence of Eugene public schools. Money that was once raised through local taxes to operate local schools is now shipped to Salem where state legislators decide who gets the money and how much each district receives, In 1999, the legislature granted school districts a local option - a limited opportunity to keep some local money at home for local schools. The NO PERSONS APPLIED FOR THE state has put strict limits on how much the district can request and how it VOTERS' PAMPHLET COMMITTEE is spent. In May, 2000, Eugene 4J school district voters passed a local TO WRITE AN ARGUMENT IN option which has pa~d for the equivalent of about 70 full-t~me teachers each year. OPPOSITION TO BALLOT MEASURE 20-90. In June, 2005, this funding expires. Measure 20-90 will renewthis funding and allow us to maintain current school programs and staffing levels. Funds raised by Measure 20-90 are essential to maintaining our high quality schools. It is important to renew the levy to prevent 4J from having to make $6 million more in cuts to education programs. The money w~ll be used specifically for classrooms, textbooks, and teachers. The district has about the same number of students as in 1991, but has cut 15% of the regular teaching and certified staff (such as librarians and counselors) and about 35% of administrative and central services staff. Additional cuts are not acceptable. Quality students are the future quality citizens of Eugene. Preserving the classroom ~s st~ll the most important th~ng we can do ~n educabon. Good schools build good communities. Please vote Yes on Measure 20- 90. Prepared by Voters' Pamphlet Committee in Support of Measure 20-90 Eric Forrest, Co-chair, Yes for Schools Steve Korth, Co-chair, Yes for Schools Beth Gemt, Eugene 4J School Board (Th~s space prowded ~n accordance w~th EC 2.994(1)(b) ) The pnntmg of this argument does not consbtute an endorsement by the C~ty of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made 17 MEASURE NO. 20-90 MEASURE NO. 20-90 ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 20-90 BALLOT MEASURE 20-90 RENEW FiVE YEAR LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR SCHOOL EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J OPERATIONS LOCAL OPTION LEVY 20~90 This measure ~s about more than schools and students. It's about the future As business people, we strongly support the Eugene School D~strict 4J local of Eugene, and what that future holds for us. It isn't just a saying that educationoption levy renewal and encourage others to jo~n us by voting in favor of it. is the most important thing we can do to preserve our commumty. It's a fact. The local option renewal, and its positive effect on the operations of the An educated student becomes a productive part of the community Eugene distnct, is important not only because a successful district adds tothe general public school students become the workers, professionals, and business quality of life which we all enjoy, but also because businesses in our owners that keep our economy moving The quality of Eugene's graduates community depend on the district to develop a well educated work force, has been acknowledged as a major factor by several businesses in the which, in turn, is critical to business retention and recruitment. dec~sion to locate here. By now we all know the cost of falling to educate our children: increased dropout rates, increased cnme, increased drug use, and District staff and the 4J School Board have been working dihgently to run the increased demand on social and welfare services district in a financially responsible manner w~thout compromising the quality of education provided to the k~ds for whom the school d~strict is responsible. The relationship between the City of Eugene and School Bistnct 4J has Given, among other things, the unfunded mandates issued by the state and grown strong and productive. We share resources, plan cooperatively, and federal 9ovemments which the school d~strict has to deal with, the appropriate take on joint projects that neither of us could do on our own. Together we but very high expectations of our community, the school dlstnct's firm and provide uniformed officers in Eugene's high schools. We are providing parks, unwavering commitment to provide every child in this district (regardless of recreation facilities, and athletic fields where none existed before Reading whatever limiting factors they may face) with the chance to meet their fullest read,ness and dosing the achievement are top agenda items for'the mayor potential through education and the substantial f~nanc~at constraints under and the superintendent of schools, which the school distnct operates (including variable and unstable state support for schools), the district faces substantial challenges. If the local Funding of public education has stopped being a local issue about kids and option levy is not renewed, those challenges will become much, much more become a politlca~ issue. As mayors, we have watched Eugene's public difficult, and our kids, our community and our economy will suffer. schools take hit after hit in budget cuts from the state legislature. Class sizes have increased. The voters of the school district, with the support and endorsement of, among others, many business leaders, passed the current local option levy in 2000. We have children and grandcMdren in Eugene schools. VVe ws~t schools to Please do the right thing for our kids, for our community and for the businesses read to children. We are committed to the effort to have every child reading, upon which we all depend and vote "Yes" ~n support of the local option levy renewal. Ballot measure 20-90 is the renewal of the local option levy that we passed in May of 2000 allowing Eugeneans to spend local dollars on local teachers Endorsed By: and classrooms. At 73 cents per thousand it's a whole lot cheaper investment Randy Pap6, Jack Robeds, Rod Miles, Ruby Brockett, than paying for the jails to hold the children we fail to educate. The renewal Bob Mylenek, Bill Martin, Marvin Re'voal, Janice Eberiy of this ballot measure ~s now needed more than ever Paid For By: Endorsed By: Yes for Schools Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey John Watkinson - Treasurer Former Mayors Jeff Miller, Brian Obie and Ruth Bascom Paid For By: Yes for Schools John Watk~nson - Treasurer (This information furnished by Joan Oble. Yes for Schools) (This information fumlshed by Craig A. Smith, Yes for Schools) (This space purchased for $300 ~n accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) (This space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2) ) The pnntmg of th~s argument does not consbtute an endorsement by the The printing of th~s argument does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Eugene. nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of C~ty of Eugene, nor does the C~ty of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made any statements made 18 MEASURE NO. 20-90 MEASURE NO. 20-90 ARGUMENT IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE 20-90 School Funding Advocates Support Measure 20-90! Please Join Us In Voting Yes For Our Schools and Our Children! This is Not A New Tax-It Just Renews Our Local Option Levy! Measure 20-90 renews the existing local option levy passed 5 years ago, tt is due to expire so please RENEW your support, This is one of the few ways local citizens can support our schools above what the state allocates for K-12 education, Our Schools Need This Support! This levy raises about $6 m~lhon each year. The existing levy pa~d for the equivalent of about 70 full-time teachers each year. if we don't pass this NO ARGUMENTS WERE FILED levy, class s~zes may nse or programs may be reduced. IN OPPOSITION We Are Proud of Our Schools! TO BALLOT MEASURE 20-90. Our schools have been doing an excellent job--even with reduced resoumes from the state's general fund, It is getting harder and harder to do so, Many classes are too large. We must ensure our children have a good basic education, This measure helps prevent future reductions in staff. We Are A Community That Cares About Our Kidsl Investing ~n young people now is a smart way to spend our dollars. A good educabon is critical for them to have the opportunity for college, good jobs, and a successful future, Our Children Deserve A Good Education RENEW OUR SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS JOIN SUPPORTERS OF EUGENE, CHILDREN, AND SCHOOLS VOTE YES ON I~EASURE 20-90! Endorsed by: Bobby Green, Sr, Lane County Commissioner, Chair Kitty Plercy The Reverend Dan Bryant Carmen X. Urbina Val Rylands, Lane County Stand for Children Virginia Farkas, Lane County Coahtion for School Funding Now Paid For By: Yes for Schools John Watk~nson - Treasurer (Th~s information furnished by Wglnla Farkas, Yes for Schools) (Th~s space purchased for $300 in accordance with EC 2 996(2),) The pnnt~ng of th~s argument does not consbtute an endorsement by the City of Eugene, nor does the C~ty of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made 19 CANDIDATE LIST Candidates The following positions will be on the November 2, 2004, General Election ballot for Eugene Mayor, Eugene City Council and Eugene Water and Electric Board. All positions are for four-year terms beginning in January 2005. City of Eu_clene Mayor Candidate Mayor Kitty Piercy City of Eu¢lene City Council Candidates Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 7 Ward 8 Bonny Bettman Betty Taylor Andrea Ortiz Chris Pryor Eugene Water and Electric Board Candidates Wards 1 & 8 Wards 2 & 3 Wards 6 & 7 John Simpson Pat Lanning Mel Menegat A ward map showing the eight wards of Eugene has been included for your information. Candidate participation in the City of Eugene Voters' Pamphlet is optional. Candidates may be included by paying a $100.00 fee and providing a picture and background information. For additional candidate information, contact the City Recorder's Office at 682-5042. 20 CITY OF EUGENE COUNCIL WARDS City of Eugene City Council Wards 21 CANDIDATE INFORMATION KITTY PIERCY Occupation: V~ce President, Planned :F~~'%'';~'' ~ ." ~ -~-{? Parenthood ,~ ''~- *,~,:~ ~i Occupational Background: State ~ ~ v Representabve. educator Educational Background: B S, Western f v CahfornlaM~Ch~gan UniversitY;state Graduate Studies, ~ University, Hayward ~ CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Prior Government Experience: Oregon State Representatwe, Oregon House of Representatives M~norlty Leader; Chair, Oregon Commission for CITY OF EUGENE Chlldcare, Chair, Lane County Commission on Chddren and Famlhes, Governor's Task Force on Juvenile Cnme Prevention. Add~bonal ~nformabon at www k~ttyp~ercy corn, MARK YOUR BALLOT FOR Kitty Piercy Strong Leadership. Statewide Experience, Workinq for the Values We Share. A Mayor for ALL Eugenel Since winmng the primary, I have been reaching out to people of all points of view I am attending Qty Council and many community meetings, hstening and talking to c~t~zens, and seeking input on the Issues that affect us all. I welcome your ~deas as well. Please emall me at k~tty@k{ttyp~ercy com. "K~tty hstens to all sides, takes on tough ~ssues, and has great compassion and respect for us all She offers hopeful leadership ~n tough economic bmes" Susan Castillo, State Superintendent of Public Instruction P~ercy has" _a comprehensive economic proposal designed to boost job growth and support local businesses:' The Register. Guard, 4-/25/04 A Vision for Eugene ° An economywhere everyone can thrive with a healthy business chmate and good family wage jobs, I have ~ssued a s~x-po~nt plan designed to move us toward a sound economic future · A clean and safe environment, I will protect our clean air, clean water and beautiful surroundings · Educated, involved citizens. As Mayor, I wdJ lobby m Salem and Washington, D.C to make our children's education a top pnonty. , A city where everyone's voice is heard. I will work diligently to bring our community together by I~stenmg carefully to all sides and by encouraging respectful d~alogue. Remember to vote by November 2! Even though I won the primary, ~t Js still ESSENTIAL that you mark your ballot! Vote Kitty Piercy, A Mayor for ALL Eugene. Paid For By: Kitty Plercy for Mayor C MichaelAmold, Treasurer (This information furnished by Kitty Piercy for Mayor) (This space provided in accordance with EC 2 994(I)(b) ) The printing of this reformation does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Eugene, nor does the C~ty of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made 22 CANDIDATE INFORMATION BONNY BETTMAN Occupation: Mother; Qty Councilor Occupational Background: Registered Nurse ' '~ Educational Background: Associates Degree in Nursing, Lane Community College Prior Government Experience: Metropolitan Policy Committee; Budget CANDIDATE FOP, Committee; Police Commission, Committee on Homelessness and Youth; CITY COUNCIL Downtown Plan Update; Human Services Commission, Friendly Area WARD 1 Neighborhood Association CITY OF EUGENE I want to thank the voters of Ward 1 for showing their trust in me by electing me to represent their interests for another four years on the Eugene City Council, Your overwhelming support in the primary elect~on was decisive and ensured that my name ~s the only name on the ballot in the November run-off elect~on. I also thank the many community leaders and businesses who supported my candidacy. I am honored to have earned the endorsements of the following elected officials and orgamzations: State Senator Floyd Prozanski State Representative Phil Bamhart State Representative Paul Holvey Lane County Commissioner Bill Dwyer Lane County Commissioner Peter Sorenson Eugene City Councilor David Kelly Former U.S. Congressman Jim Weaver Former Lane County Commissioner Tom Dnninger Democratic Party of Lane County (Outspoken, 5/2004) The Eugene Register Guard (4/24/2004) The Eugene Weekly (5/6/2004) AFSCME - American Federation of State and County Municipal Employees (www oreqonafscme.com, 9/8/2004) Eugene Fireflghters Local 851 Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon Natural Resources Council Action PAC Oregon Bus Project- Lane Thank you all for your participation in the primary election. Be sure your voice is heard on November 2 as well. Vote the whole ballot to the very last candidate! Paid For By: Elect Bonny Bettman Judith Schoap, Treasurer (Thts informat~on furnished by Elect Bonny Bettman) (This space provided ~n accordance with EC 2 994(1)(b) ) The pnntmg of thts mformat~on does not consbtute an endorsement by the C~ty of Eugene, nor does the City of Eugene warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made 23 City of Eugene Prstr Std 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 us Postage Paid Eugene, OR Eugene, OR 97401 Permit #462 CAR-RT SORT RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER VOTE! Election Date: November 2, 2004 Published by the City of Eugene