Ward 3 -Just my 2 cents.
When I first moved to Eugene almost 9 years ago, I thought I was moving to a progressive town. And while there’s lots of creative characters and funky ideas that keep this town unique, I’ve been shocked to realize how the people that run this town are so incredibly status quo. Rather than being at the forefront on solutions to modern-day challenges. I see now that this is more of a rural/working class town with a Nike sponsorship. And, unfortunately we are not being represented well.
All of this to say that it’s time for us to start electing leaders that are centering progressive and working class solutions. From Peacehealth to City Council, we have to move past the same, tired vision that panders to small town elitism. I don’t live in Ward 3, and don’t know the candidates much. But from what I’ve read, Jennifer Smith is the progressive, working class candidate that we need. Please vote accordingly.