Former Beaverton official Jenny Hariyama emphasizes legislative partnerships, equity lenses and targeted homelessness responses Jenny Hariyama, who described experience in Beaverton and regional partnerships, told Eugene council she relies on legislative strategy and coordinated IGAs to secure funding, uses an equity lens for CIP prioritization, and described outreach strategies that reduced visible encampments near a library.

Jenny Hariyama's innovative approach to tackling homelessness and economic challenges in Eugene is turning heads with her focus on legislative partnerships and targeted outreach strategies.

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Assistant City Manager Matt Rodriguez presents continuity, partnership and cautious tech approach in Eugene city manager interview Matt Rodriguez, Eugene’s assistant city manager and a 21-year city employee, told council he would prioritize financial stability, regional partnerships and careful use of ALPR and AI; he cited local projects and described the city’s COVID-era homelessness response.

Matt Rodriguez, the assistant city manager of Eugene, is ready to tackle financial stability and regional partnerships while cautiously embracing technology—could he be the leader the city needs?

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Eugene council interviews three finalists for city manager; candidates differ on funding, police tech and AI safeguards Councilors questioned three finalists about partnerships, homelessness and climate funding, police license-plate readers, AI safeguards and organizational culture during Jan. 13 interviews. Each candidate emphasized collaboration, prioritization and clearer public engagement; no decision or vote was taken.

Eugene's city manager candidates are tackling tough issues like homelessness funding, police technology, and the role of AI in governance—who will rise to the challenge?

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Commissioner Lowe discusses homelessness strategies amid extreme weather challenges Commissioner Lowe prioritizes emergency management collaboration for homelessness during extreme weather events.

Eugene's city officials are taking bold steps to protect the homeless during extreme weather, emphasizing a moratorium on camp clearances when disaster strikes.

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Eugene advocates call for reconsideration of EPD's role in homeless sweeps Community members urge Eugene Commission to address EPD actions during homeless encampment sweeps.

Community advocates in Eugene are demanding a compassionate reevaluation of police actions during homeless encampment sweeps, citing the traumatic impact on vulnerable individuals.

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Eugene leaders launch Act Now Lane to tackle homelessness crisis and expand shelter solutions Lane County leaders mobilize partnerships to tackle homelessness crisis and expand shelter solutions.

Eugene is taking bold steps to combat homelessness, uniting city leaders, nonprofits, and businesses in a transformative effort that’s already stabilizing lives and expanding shelter solutions.

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