Many of us are saddened and angry with the Eugene City Council’s decision to shutdown our protest, in direct conflict with our constitutional rights as Oregon citizens to assemble peaceably and protest.
Section 1. Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.
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Section 26. Assemblages of people; instruction of representatives; application to legislature. No law shall be passed restraining any of the inhabitants of the State from assembling together in a peaceable manner to consult for their common good; nor from instructing their Representatives; nor from applying to the Legislature for redress of grievances [sic].
Now is a great time to contact Eugene City Hall and politely let your voice be heard.
Mayor Kitty Peircy
Called the emergency vote.
- e: kitty.piercy@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541.682.5010
Use this ward map to find which of the council members represents you.
WARDS:
George Brown
Voted AGAINST protest shutdown.
- e: george.r.brown@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-682-834
Betty Tailor
Voted AGAINST protest shutdown.
- e: betty.l.taylor@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-338-9947
Alan Zelenka
Did not vote, was not present at emergency meeting.
- e: alan.zelenka@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-682-8343
George Poling
Voted FOR protest shutdown.
- e: george.a.poling@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-517-3110
Mike Clark
Voted FOR protest shutdown.
- e: mike.clark@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-682-8345
Pat Farr
Voted FOR protest shutdown.
- e: pat.m.farr@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-682-8346
Andrea Ortiz
Voted FOR protest shutdown.
- e: andrea.f.ortiz@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-688-5588
Chris Pryor
Voted FOR protest shutdown.
- e: chris.e.pryor@ci.eugene.or.us
- p: 541-682-8348