City of Eugene

You are invited to meet with Mayor Piercy at Albertsons on June 29, 5-6 pm

Mayor Kitty Piercy’s One-on-One public session for June will be held on Tuesday, June 29 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Albertsons on Coburg Road. The sessions, which are held in a different neighborhood each month, provide an opportunity for residents to speak individually with the mayor on any topic of concern. City Councilor George [...]

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TODAY: Envision Eugene workshop to be held at Willamette High School, 6-9 pm

A public meeting for Envision Eugene will be held on June 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Willamette High School Cafeteria, 1801 Echo Hollow Road in Eugene. Envision Eugene, an initiative to collaboratively create a community plan for 2030, is seeking your input for the comprehensive plan and Eugene-specific urban growth boundary (UGB). The [...]

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[PHOTOS] South University residents volunteer to add more color and character to neighborhood

Over the weekend, the South University Neighborhood Association’s Fire Hydrant Painting project kicked off at Edison Elementary, where students and their families, University of Oregon students, and other neighborhood residents met to collect painting kits before setting off  to decoratively paint the area’s fire hydrants. The project is a 2010 Neighborhood Matching Grant project funded [...]

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[TIPS] Don’t let crooks put a damper on your holiday weekend

Are you going away for the holiday weekend? The Eugene Police Crime Prevention Unit is sharing these simple but effective tips to reduce your chances of returning home to find your property stolen: 1. Never leave a garage door opener in your car. Doing so can lead to double victimization – thieves who find electronic [...]

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City of Eugene tries sheep grazing for restoring and managing wetlands

Today, in order to remove dense plant growth, sheep will begin grazing on 10 of 50 experimental plots at the 238-acre Coyote Creek wetland site in West Eugene. Cody Wood, of Junction City, will bring his herd of 100 “Green Grazers” to create more bare spots on the land. The Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), [...]

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SOUTHEAST AREA NEIGHBORS: Meet with Mayor Piercy on April 27 – 5 to 6 pm

Mayor Kitty Piercy will be available to meet informally with Eugene residents on Tuesday, April 27 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Rite Aid Pharmacy on 57 West 29th Avenue. Ward 2 City Councilor Betty Taylor will join Mayor Piercy in speaking personally with community members on the topics of their choice. The mayor’s One-on-One [...]

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[VIDEO] The City of Eugene is creating 13 new neighborhood parks; will your neighborhood be chosen?

Eugene, as the wooden greeting sign on Franklin boasts, is well known for its outdoor beauty and recreation. And anyone who has ever spent a day pedaling along the Willamette through Alton Baker Park, or spent an afternoon picnicking at Hendricks Park, is well aware of the value that these spaces bring to our city.  [...]

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Local businesses will donate a portion of sales for new Spray Water Park in Eugene – now through April 15

Beginning this week, 12 local businesses are donating a percentage of sales on select days to benefit the creation of Eugene’s largest spray water park. See the list of dates and participating businesses below. Community members are invited to come shop, sip and dine, now through April 15. In partnership with the City of Eugene, [...]

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Crime Prevention Specialists work to increase safety and decrease crime in Eugene neighborhoods

A team of Eugene Police Department (EPD) employees and community-service police are working to dramatically reduce crime in the city – through education and outreach. For instance, in the month of December 2009, the team – known as the Crime Prevention Specialists (CPS) – increased awareness about property crime in the campus area before students [...]

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City of Eugene hiring 911 Call takers/Dispatchers for up to $55K per year annual salary; career events on March 11 and 13

The City of Eugene is now accepting applications for multiple 911 Call taker/Dispatcher openings and is hosting two upcoming “Career Events” so interested individuals can learn more about the position: Emergency Services Training Center, 1705 West 2nd Avenue Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, March 13, at 1:00 p.m.   These career events [...]

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CLIMATE ACTION EVENT: Public meeting about “Natural Resources” to be held March 4 from 6-9 pm

As part of the ongoing development of the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan, the last of six public meetings will be held on March 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) community meeting room located at 500 East 4th Avenue. The interactive meetings are designed to help [...]

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Want to meet personally with Mayor Piercy at The Kiva on February 23 from 5 to 6 pm?

Mayor Kitty Piercy will be available to meet informally with Eugene residents on Tuesday, February 23, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., at The Kiva, 125 West 11th Avenue. Ward 1 City Councilor George Brown will join Mayor Piercy in speaking personally with community members on the topics of their choice. The mayor’s One-on-One sessions, which [...]

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Creating Living Buildings and Communities – presentation and social hour, February 18 at 5:30 pm

The City of Eugene and the Eugene branch of the Cascadia Region Green Building Council are sponsoring a presentation and social hour, “Living Buildings and Communities” on Thursday, February 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Davis’ Restaurant and Bar (94 West Broadway). Presenter Eden Brukman will help us imagine creating buildings and communities that [...]

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EPD rolls out new online system for reporting crimes – conveniently and anonymously

Eugene residents can now report crimes – conveniently and anonymously – online. The Eugene Police Department (EPD) rolled out the new reporting system to allow citizens to easily file reports on these three crimes: Bike Thefts   Vandalism Graffiti The web-based system also allows residents to report anonymous tips related to other crimes. For residents without [...]

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OPEN HOUSE for public feedback on community housing and development plan will be held February 17 from 4 to 6 pm

Eugene and Springfield area residents are encouraged to attend and provide input on five-year plan An open house to collect public feedback on a community housing and development plan will be held on Wednesday, February 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room at Springfield City Hall, 225 Fifth Street. The meeting [...]

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CLIMATE ACTION EVENT: Public meeting about “Health and Social Services” to be held February 4 from 6-9 pm

As part of the ongoing development of the Eugene Climate & Energy Action Plan, the fifth of six public meetings will be held today, February 4 from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) community meeting room located at 500 East 4th Avenue. The interactive meetings are designed to help [...]

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Final designs for City Center Skatepark to be unveiled tonight at 6 pm in the library

Tonight community members are invited to view the final design drawings for the new City Center Skatepark in downtown Eugene. The unveiling will take place at 6 p.m. in the Bascom / Tykeson room of the Eugene Public Library at 100 W. 10th Avenue. The new design incorporates feedback from four previous design workshops and [...]

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Downtown Revitalization Projects: Take a virtual tour and provide feedback on January 7, 6-8 pm

The second of two Downtown Revitalization open houses will be held tonight from 6 to 8 pm at the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA), 110 West Broadway. The Downtown Revitalization initiative aims to boost the local economy and foster a vibrant downtown. The open houses will include a “virtual” walking tour of potential [...]

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[VIDEO] Mayor highlights 2010 goals for Eugene

During the annual State of the City address yesterday, Mayor Kitty Piercy highlighted Eugene’s 2010 goals as they pertain to: Safe Community; Sustainable Development; Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation; Effective, Accountable Municipal Government; and Fair, Stable and Adequate Financial Resources.

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Mayor to report on State of the City, January 5 at 5:30 pm; public is welcome

Mayor Kitty Piercy will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Hult Center. The public is welcome to join Mayor Piercy, who will highlight key accomplishments of the City of Eugene in 2009. She will also outline the city’s 2010 goals [...]

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LTD public transportation holiday service schedule, December 24 – January 1

Christmas Eve: The last departure from the Eugene Station will be at 7:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24). Christmas Day: Lane Transit District will not provide bus service on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25.  Saturday service will be provided on December 26. New Year’s Eve: LTD will operate regular weekday service on New [...]

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[SCHEDULE] Final round of leaf collection in Eugene to begin next week

The final round of leaf collection service in Eugene will begin on December 21. During the first round, the City of Eugene collected more than 13,500 cubic yards of leaves. Below is the 2009 schedule for the final round of leaf collection.  All dates are subject to change as weather conditions vary.     West/Central [...]

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