EUGENE, Ore. — Parents, teachers, grandparents and kids hit the pavement Saturday to raise awareness about the 4J bond measure on the May ballot. The supporters of the bond measure walked door to door in a North Eugene neighborhood, explaining what the bond measure would do if it was passed. Supporters say they chose to … Continue reading »
City Club Debates Eugene Fee
EUGENE, Ore. — The hotly contested vote over a city service fee in Eugene is just weeks away. On Friday, both sides of the issue debated the idea. If the measure passes, Eugene residents will pay $10 a month per household, and businesses will pay $30 a month for each business location in the city … Continue reading »
County Expects High Voter Turnout
EUGENE, Ore. — April 30 marks the deadline for voter registration in the upcoming May 21 Special Election. The three main issues on the ballot are the Lane County Public Safety Levy, the City of Eugene Service Fee and the 4J School District Bond. Lane County Clerk Cheryl Betschart says she’s expecting a higher than … Continue reading »
One Week Left to Register to Vote
EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County voters have one more week to register to vote during May’s elections. The voter registration deadline is April 30. Eligible Oregonians can even make the process easier by registering online. Lane County voters will decide the fate of three big issue on this year’s ballot for elections in May. Voters … Continue reading »
Springfield City Club Talks Levy
EUGENE, Ore. — With just more than a month to go before ballots are due, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office is working to garner public support. Lane County Commissioner Sid Leiken joined Sheriff Tom Turner at the Springfield City Club meeting Thursday. There they talked to the crowd about Measure 20-213, what we know as … Continue reading »
4J Bond Supporters Kick Off Campaign
EUGENE, Ore. — Members of the Yes for 4J Schools group made their presence known Monday. Parents, teachers, administrators and community members gathered in front of Howard Elementary School in hopes of bringing greater attention and support to the district’s need to improve their schools’ infrastructure. “One of the major issues is the heaters honestly. … Continue reading »
4J Approves Bond, Moves to Ballot
EUGENE, Ore. — After months of speculation and debate, the 4J School District has decided to move forward with a $170 million bond. It’s makes the third bond measure now on the May ballot for thousands of Eugene voters to decide. If approved, the money will be used to help carry out the district’s long-range … Continue reading »
4J Board to Vote on Bond Measure
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School Board will decide Wednesday night whether to add a tax measure to May’s ballot. After more than a year of discussion and public polling, 4J might soon ask the public for help with all the work that it says needs to be done. The seven board members will vote … Continue reading »
Residents React to Ballot Initiatives
EUGENE, Ore. — Some Eugene residents could be paying nearly $250 if voters pass three separate ballot initiatives. The Eugene City Council and county commissioners have voted to put initiatives on the May ballot. 4J could also add one into the mix this week. The taxpayers getting hit the hardest would be those who own … Continue reading »
4J Nears Pushing $170M Bond to Ballot
EUGENE, Ore. — For the first time, the 4J School District tipped its hand as it considered how to replace several of its aging schools. The superintendent recommended the board push a $170 million bond to the May ballot. The money would be used to replace Jefferson Middle School, River Road Elementary and Howard Elementary. … Continue reading »
