On February 19th, the 4J school board will decide who should be allowed to purchase Civic Stadium. Three groups are vying for the property: the YMCA, Fred Meyer and the City of Eugene. 4J Superintendent Shelley Berman recommends going with the city’s plan to purchase and restore the historic grandstands and sports field. Ward 1 City Councilor George Brown has been a vocal proponent of saving Civic Stadium. He tells KLCC’s Tiffany Eckert what will happen if a majority of the 4J board give the city the nod.
Credit City of Eugene
Brown says if the city proposal is accepted and after nine months private funds are not raised, the City of Eugene would withdraw its offer and 4J would go back to the drawing board.
