As Eugene voters prepare for the May 19, 2026, primary election, City Club of Eugene will host a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Wards 5 and 6. Eugene faces a series of interconnected and high-stakes challenges. This forum will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their priorities, values, and governing approaches.

The discussion will focus on issues at the center of current public debate, including: housing affordability and supply; homelessness and public safety; economic development and downtown revitalization; climate policy and infrastructure. Like many cities, Eugene faces fiscal constraints that require difficult tradeoffs in funding public safety, housing programs, and basic services.
Local leaders are navigating increasing polarization and the challenge of building consensus across a diverse and engaged community, due to erosion of public trust and civic divisions.

Candidates will respond to moderated questions posed by KLCC reporter Zac Ziegler as well as those submitted by the audience. The program will highlight both shared priorities and key differences in how candidates propose to address Eugene’s most pressing challenges.

Speakers:

Athena Aguiar- Ward 5, Eugene City Council

Mike Clark- Ward 5, Eugene City Council

Jasmine Hatmaker- Ward 5, Eugene City Council

Greg Evans- Ward 6, Eugene City Council

Tai Pruce-Zimmerman- Ward 6, Eugene City Council

More information: cityclubofeugene.org