Join us for our September General Meeting
Join us for our September General Meeting
September 10, 6:30-8:30PM, First United Methodist Church,1376 Olive St.
These meetings are intended to be a place for the respectful and civil exchange of ideas and information. We ask all who attend to honor this ethic by keeping questions and comments civil, concise and without commentary of a personal nature. In practice, this means addressing the topic, not the presenter or the organization, and being courteous to our guests.
On the agenda:
- Charter Amendment
- Sustainability Commission Presentation
- Donny Addison | Waste Prevention and Green Building
Eugene Police Department briefing on Polk 7-11, alley issues, and street camping.[scheduling conflict]
Charter Amendment
All neighborhood associations have charters that briefly lay out criteria for the scope and responsibilities of a neighborhood association. Charters must be approved by the Eugene City Council. The Office of Equity and Community Engagement (OECE), who oversees neighborhood associations and is a conduit for funding and support, mandated in spring 2024 that all neighborhood association charters must be amended to include an equity statement, which must be drafted and approved no later than October 2024. To meet the deadline, we are initiating the process as described in the JWN bylaws.
- Notification via mail to all JWN residents and businesses (completed).
- Public discussion of proposed changes (September General Meeting).
- Vote on the proposed changes (October General Meeting).
Based on a template provided by OECE, the JWN executive board has drafted the following equity statement for inclusion in our charter:
Jefferson Westside Neighbors is committed to fostering an equitable and welcoming neighborhood in which all may freely live, participate, and thrive.
For further information, go to:
JWN Charter: jwneugene.org/about/charter/
JWN Bylaws: jwneugene.org/about/bylaws/
Sustainability Commission Presentation
Updates and chances for input with Dennis Reynolds of the City of Eugene Sustainability Commission. The Commission acts as a policy advisory body to the Council and City Manager in the initiation or development of programs that create or enhance sustainable practices within the community. The commission advises on policy matters related to:
- Sustainable practices
- Businesses that produce sustainable products and services
- City building design and infrastructure
- Related issues that directly affect sustainability efforts considered by the City Council
Waste Prevention and Green Building
Donny Addison Waste Prevention Analyst and Alex Reyna Waste Prevention Program Coordinator will discuss and answer questions on Eugene’s new recycling program rolling out this fall.
Eugene Police Department Briefing
Briefing and Q&A on neighborhood safety issues focusing on Polk 7-11, Alleys, and street camping.