EUGENE, Ore. – After the 4J bond measure passed in Tuesday, district administrators and teachers are looking forward to the next step, spending all the money raised. Administrators aren’t wasting any time with plans for the future; even though construction won’t begin for a while, they say they can’t wait to break ground. It would … 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 »
County Discusses 10-Year Safety Plan
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County commissioners know that even if a public safety levy passes in May, they have a lot of work to do to shape up the county’s future. As May elections approach, discussions have increased about the county public safety levy or measure 20-213 and its impact to the jail. The county’s … 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 »
Roseburg Voters to Face Bond Levy
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Voters will have the opportunity to vote on a measure this spring that may help keep the school district from closing an elementary school. The district’s board approved a bond levy for the May ballot that would raise $6 million over five years. A citizens group made up of parents and citizens … 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 »
Potential Levy and Stormwater Fee
EUGENE, Ore. — Two proposed city fees have been chopped and modified, now Eugene city councilors are ready to hash out both options again. The last time the city fee options were discussed at Harris Hall, the details didn’t go over too well with the public. The city service fee has been tossed out, and … Continue reading »
Commissioners Move Forward with Tax Levy
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Lane County commissioners are moving forward with a plan to address the sheriff’s office financial crisis. For two days now, Lane County residents pleaded with the county board of commissioners to improve public safety. After hearing those public comments, the board unanimously agreed a tax levy is the only way out … Continue reading »
