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Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, a Ward 7 resident, said he reviewed public records of the July 1 policing activity and cited state statute language in what he described as federal immigration authority. Gordon also said the council previously passed a city ordinance providing protections for residents and said police communications with Homeland Security during an immigration enforcement action “puts provision on existing state law in the city code.” He called for the resignation of a police commissioner he said had been dismissive of public concerns and for the police chief to apologize publicly.

Several other speakers, including organizers with oyster and immigrant‑support networks and faith leaders, warned that collaboration or information sharing with federal immigration enforcement undermines the city’s sanctuary commitments and harms immigrant communities. Anne Bridgeman presented a petition of nearly 1,000 signatures asking council members to condemn Avelo Airlines for transporting deportation flights and said she would like an explicit public statement from the council. Avelo announced the company will cease serving Eugene on Dec. 1; Bridgeman asked the council to speak out for the remaining months the airline operates in Eugene.

Councilor Yeh told the meeting that the police auditor has already “opened, an investigation” into complaints about the July 1 events and that the auditor will report back to council. Council members expressed support for sanctuary‑oriented protections and cited prior council resolutions and ordinances affirming the city’s stance. Several speakers asked the mayor and council to issue public statements; councilors said they would continue to examine the matter pending the auditor’s findings and other available records.

No formal disciplinary action or votes were recorded at the July 14 session; the auditor’s investigation and any staff or council responses are expected to proceed through the city’s investigatory and public‑record processes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting: July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Faith leaders, advocates and residents urged the council to defend Eugene’s sanctuary protections and to publicly condemn deportation flights and alleged police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.","taxTitle","Eugene , Lane County, Oregon","taxId",2848,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6655526,"Public raises data-governance and transparency concerns about Flock camera contract",1795,1881000,3676000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4&start=1881&end=3676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4/thumbnail_1881000.jpg","/articles/6655526/Eugene/Lane-County/Oregon/Public-raises-data-governance-and-transparency-concerns-about-Flock-camera-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655526-98639b3361d39d7987e1a6c7f0e06e6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154453&Signature=NhobMUFr~YUNcadqz9rYljjbbvncQFG6KtRVfGMQWLM776DySAroOA3geuEjCBRHMnTt~ReX25Jtx9BQ1eBVF0qQoBKLFfwI~Lwv243TBKIZwu3tQrcVVQ4A63b6qVVrCy2rnBI8aGqDTO7OF2MY9dKUDPBrql0tkwDqWj1HtNOnFY3y4lmk7KfXEsOa1H9tJvMK3As-3~W7eieOsZ7rbyHPlTvV06ImWyJdTNau7v~DoqfdyhJ6V6mnixPke3P2OB~Ia--VVPmSlrLc75q0HiCf0yJeYGMB7iAgKlc-gOTxwirD-4iuI~omrfFAq4NgBzKBaKWrY6WIafWKoDa-2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents, technologists and civic advocates urged the Eugene City Council to review the city’s contract with Flock and to consider pausing or terminating the automated license-plate reader (LPR) program while data-governance, access and legal risks are examined.

Ken Willis, who identified himself as co‑founder of a medical-AI company with experience in data governance, asked whether the decision to install the cameras included “any discussion on data governance” and urged the city to disclose where footage is stored and who can access it. Willis testified that questions remain about third‑party server farms, cross‑state access rules and how Flock’s contractual terms could enable disclosure to outside parties.

Several other commenters echoed those concerns. Rob Sheldon challenged public statements by Eugene Police Department staff about Flock’s technical limits and said the system “is not” merely a rear‑license‑plate camera, describing capabilities that allow searches without plate information. A public speaker who read contract excerpts quoted the city’s Flock contract — Section 5.3 — and said the language allows Flock to “access, use, preserve, and or disclose the footage to law enforcement authorities, government officials, and or third parties” under broad terms.

Other speakers cited examples from other cities where agencies shared or obtained Flock data and pointed to local ordinances that restrict collection of certain information. Bailey Gilmore urged councilors to “take the system offline while you look into these urgent issues,” and noted that cities including Austin and Denver have declined to extend contracts with Flock. Commenters also asked the council to provide clearer public information about the contract, encryption and whether the city or vendor controls access keys.

Council members acknowledged the public testimony and encouraged review. Councilor Yeh recommended that colleagues watch the Police Commission discussion for fuller testimony and noted there are ongoing public-record and audit avenues to examine data-governance questions. The meeting did not produce an immediate council vote to suspend or terminate the contract; multiple speakers requested that option be considered in follow-up work.","Multiple speakers at the July 14 Eugene City Council meeting urged review or termination of the city’s contract with Flock, questioning data ownership, third-party disclosure, cross‑jurisdictional access and potential use by federal agencies.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6655531,"Downtown Eugene business and residents press council for action after assaults and rising safety fears",4073,3053000,7126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4&start=3053&end=7126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4/thumbnail_3053000.jpg","/articles/6655531/Eugene/Lane-County/Oregon/Downtown-Eugene-business-and-residents-press-council-for-action-after-assaults-and-rising-safety-fears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655531-8bcaade60b8f0aafe71571960e65e93f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154453&Signature=OyyhbZ-2IjGidwA-ns9VXXDyEf5uQ64BzfvpiQZQaVLuBjAi4gP1Wl0AWxXiH7PBouRUoFTKilkquGyf4vujs-2pdBFrVMxciKhxmnYe7dTu1MPWBTPBys2mErC8FWBe~ptYGZJXIsNYGd1BW7pZkbeH2a2yW~P1VXXiEd-HdMmMhuFgRmcLmHRbj1gLNotCkjRg7rfr2-L948XYNB5AClpUUoQHMq9lo4AvcUZd58Gm5rvch7n8V~vuTnpCkyT59K93X1-4JHqg3QbNqz~JXePS~DcRekymoN5LJCkzclh~hVuf5SW29HB0Ql1wA2V8gCUO-sB7ibjhxjARNyr9aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Business owners, downtown employees and residents told the Eugene City Council on July 14 that ongoing assaults, harassment, vandalism and drug activity are deterring customers and staff from visiting or working downtown and urged immediate, coordinated action.

Summit Bank CEO Craig Wojnichek said that after an executive team member was assaulted “while walking from her car to our office on Pearl Street,” the bank is discussing whether to sell and relocate. “If conditions don't improve, we will consider selling our building and relocating to another part of town or another town,” he said. Multiple other speakers — including business owners, attorneys and the CEOs of locally based banks — described similar incidents, thefts, vandalism and ongoing trespassing.

Kelly Sutherland, executive director of Relief Nursery and an LTD board representative, said a safer downtown “matters to all of us, businesses, families, transit riders, and the broader community” and urged a mix of “consistent police presence, better mental and behavioral health response, and aligned and collaborative investment in downtown safety.” Vicky Gray of Oregon Pacific Bank also urged collective action, saying the business community wants to “improve the security for all who want to work and live and enjoy our downtown.”

Several speakers noted that official crime statistics do not capture many of their experiences — verbal harassment, repeated trespass, property damage and perceived slow police response — and argued that perception drives customer and employee choices. One downtown performer’s parent recounted a July 10 incident in which children were followed and verbally harassed, saying the experience left the child shaken and unwilling to return to downtown events.

Council members acknowledged the seriousness of those reports and described ongoing work. Councilor Keating thanked a 12‑year‑old speaker for “brave” testimony and referenced recent state legislation protecting people who share their rights when engaging with law enforcement. Councilor Leach said the delay on a separate infrastructure project (the Chambers Connector/Chambers Bridge work) is due to a stop-work order related to permitting and not loss of federal funds — and pledged continued follow-up on downtown safety issues.

No new enforcement ordinance or funding appropriation was adopted at the meeting. Several speakers asked the council to develop a clear, multi-agency plan that pairs consistent enforcement with behavioral-health and outreach services; council members and staff said they will continue to engage with business groups and community partners on possible responses.","Business owners, banks and downtown workers described assaults, harassment and property damage and asked the Eugene City Council for coordinated action on policing, mental-health response and cleanup to restore downtown safety and vibrancy.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6655536,"Eugene council approves consent calendars as residents press city on downtown safety, surveillance and immigration",4995,1429000,6424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4&start=1429&end=6424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387744-b6cea16105a40c2b849676e536d5e5d4/thumbnail_1429000.jpg","/articles/6655536/Eugene/Lane-County/Oregon/Eugene-council-approves-consent-calendars-as-residents-press-city-on-downtown-safety-surveillance-and-immigration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6655536-c90feec7d7329cdf4aae6f9c39bb9b06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154453&Signature=cBmwZI2khiqkDCD-ydA6ni2wHF5Euvyw7RDUWBhXNtglQrnBCWp6APdVA2Fz2gOExqS-lc4CoCLiwz2m0aZBPx4rGfgKUWSX0d1V6B85j3AOFW1YH12wMgiL1gBmAhEgMz92NBul7Cqre-5K8FSq9Bm6n~IYnkx2MrZcXTa0MktMpQS54bjyh~QlS1LTSBSWvM5mxry~G8VuyOg6D4CmcTNaMEgu7qtCKV43TLGhUeA7lK7Xi9-TU~OiDz58kZ7Pe8vao4o4iFFIE5N2I5DhZ5h0ICNXCI5livTzYkhC1hpjxDWxfFD6zIr00AIpUvXE731cKeNJ9v4OndGbpGedkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eugene City Council approved two consent calendar packages by unanimous votes and spent most of its public comment period hearing residents and business leaders press the city on downtown safety, the use of Flock license-plate reader cameras and alleged cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Council vice president put forward motions to approve the consent calendars; Councilor Leach moved approval of consent calendar 1 and the council recorded an 8-0 vote. The council then approved consent calendar 2 — described in the meeting as a resolution requesting transfer of jurisdiction over portions of Crow Road, Green Hill Road and Lapointe Drive — by an 8-0 vote.

The public comment period drew 49 registered speakers and lasted the meeting’s allotted 90 minutes. The session featured multiple business leaders and downtown property owners who described threats to employees and customers; community members urged review or removal of a Flock automated license-plate reader system; and several speakers called on the council to condemn or act in response to recent immigration enforcement actions and deportation flights.

Speakers representing downtown businesses and banks described both specific incidents and a broader sense of unease. Craig Wojnichek, chief executive officer of Summit Bank, said a member of his executive team “was assaulted while walking from her car to our office” and added, “If conditions don't improve, we will consider selling our building and relocating to another part of town or another town.” Other business speakers reiterated a need for “consistent police presence, better mental and behavioral health response, and aligned and collaborative investment in downtown safety.”

On surveillance, multiple speakers pressed the council about a contract and cameras operated through Flock. Joshua and others questioned data governance, cross‑jurisdictional access and third‑party disclosures, and urged the council to pause or terminate the contract while those risks are evaluated. Several public commenters cited examples from other cities where agencies shared Flock data and warned of potential access by federal enforcement.

Several speakers also raised concerns about recent immigration enforcement actions at the federal building and urged the council and mayor to speak out. Dr. Jeffrey Gordon referenced Oregon law and a city ordinance, noting protections for residents, and called for leadership and accountability.

Council members closed public comment with statements acknowledging the range of concerns. Councilor Yeh told attendees that the city’s police auditor “received quite a few complaints about July 1, and they have already opened, an investigation” and that the investigation will report back to council. Councilor Keating thanked a young commenter for her testimony and referenced recent state legislation relevant to interactions with law enforcement. Councilor Leach said the council will continue to investigate the matters raised and urged continued community engagement.

No substantive policy items were adopted or amended during the meeting beyond the consent calendar approvals; public comment items will be considered through ongoing staff processes, audits or separate council agenda items as they proceed.","At its July 14 meeting the Eugene City Council approved two consent calendars and heard a 90-minute public comment session dominated by concerns about downtown safety, Flock license-plate readers and recent immigration enforcement actions.","actionData","errors"]

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