EUGENE, Ore. — The city council is discussing ways to keep harmful pesticide usage in parks to a minimum. The council reviewed its integrated pest management program. The city currently has eight parks that are pesticide free, but sprays some parks to help get rid of invasive species. “It’s had no unsustainable impact on us, … Continue reading »
City Council Suspends Tax Exemption
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene City Council voted Wednesday to suspend tax exemptions for certain developers. The Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption, or MUPTE, aimed to create incentives for developers to build useful housing projects in downtown Eugene. But city council thinks the ordinance needs some work. The city has been trying to invite housing projects … Continue reading »
City Councilors Could Vote on Tax Levy
EUGENE, Ore. – City Councilors have narrowed their focus to a potential property tax levy to fill a $6 million budget gap. City leaders are hoping that the City Council will vote on an option at their meeting Monday night. A decision has to be made by Wednesday to put a possible levy on the … Continue reading »
