Up to bat: The initiative to help fund a new Ems stadium

By Michael Dunne

Published May 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM PDT

A collage of images from a baseball game including fielders, a mascot, and the stands — The Eugene Emeralds currently play at PK Park in Eugene, home of University of Oregon Baseball. But due to new standards in Minor League Baseball stadiums, and the Ems' extended schedule, PK Park is no longer able to hold the team.

Soon, voters in Eugene will vote on a bond that asks taxpayers to help pay for a new stadium for the Eugene Emeralds at the Lane County Fairgrounds.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear voices from several points of view on the ballot initiative including: the initiative's PAC, Eugene's Mayor, Travel Lane County, U of O professors of sports business, the State of Oregon and neighbors near the Fairgrounds.

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Michael Dunne

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s weekly public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.

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