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Eugene IGR committee frames 2026 legislative priorities, urges defense of shelter and Clear Lake funding
Summary
The City of Eugene’s Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee reviewed and discussed a draft set of 2026 state and federal legislative priorities during its Oct. 1 meeting, focusing on defending recently awarded shelter funding, securing previously allocated lottery bond dollars for a Clear Lake Road wastewater project and continuing advocacy for Eugene Airport expansion, behavioral‑health funding, protections for public officials and property‑tax reform.
The City of Eugene’s Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee reviewed and discussed a draft set of 2026 state and federal legislative priorities during its Oct. 1 meeting, focusing on defending recently awarded shelter funding, securing previously allocated lottery bond dollars for a Clear Lake Road wastewater project and continuing advocacy for Eugene Airport expansion, behavioral‑health funding, protections for public officials and property‑tax reform.
Committee Chair Randy Groves opened the discussion, saying the draft priorities draw on input from city council meetings, local legislative delegates and city staff. “This is a starting point,” Ethan (IGR manager) said, noting the document will be refined before being presented to full council.
The committee singled out two funding items it wants actively defended at the state level. City staff said House Bill 3644 (2025) included a $204,000,000 allocation to the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) statewide shelter program; members expressed…
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