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This May, Eugene voters will decide whether to become the first city in the world to elect political candidates through a scorecard. The proposal is called STAR Voting, and it would apply to races for Mayor, City Council and EWEB, starting in 2026.
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Eugene is facing a nearly $14 million budget shortfall over the next two years. City leaders are contemplating cutbacks and higher fees for city services.
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This May, voters will decide whether to renew the Eugene 4J School District’s operations levy.
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The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is asking for voter support in May to fund new equipment. The District is also crafting a unique cross-agency relationship.
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The City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield are proud to co-host a candidate forum for the Congressional Dist. 4 race. Note that we invited both candidates, but one is unable to attend.
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Many Oregonians whose homes were destroyed in 2020 wildfires will soon be protected from potentially massive property tax bills waiting for them after they rebuild.
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Eugene City leaders say despite disruptions in the construction industry, they’ve managed to complete dozens of voter-approved street projects. But, supply chain issues have increased cost and caused projects to overlap.
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The governor said she wanted more information on specific infrastructure projects included in the housing package approved by the Legislature earlier this year.
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Deputy General Counsel Lindsey Burrows becomes the fourth staffer to leave Kotek's office in a month, though it's not clear if her departure is connected to others.
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Thieves in Oregon and elsewhere are using skimmers and other methods to steal from people’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.
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For decades, Newport drivers have paid 1 cent a gallon at the pump in the winter and spring and 3 cents in the summer and fall. In May, voters will be asked if they’re willing to pay 5 cents-a-gallon year round.
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Yachats Finance Committee suggests using $600K from urban renewal district to help build new libraryWith sharpened pencils and a well-oiled abacus, the Yachats finance committee Tuesday divined a path for the city to better manage tax collection while also opening the municipal wallet to help pay for a new library.