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Public testimony and staff proposals prioritize keeping libraries, pools, Sheldon Community Center and Green Hill open
Summary
Public commenters urged the committee to avoid cuts to Amazon Pool, Eugene Public Library, Sheldon Community Center, Green Hill animal shelter and neighborhood association funding; city manager outlined partial/full restorations possible under newly freed revenue.
Dozens of Eugene residents urged the Budget Committee on May 21 to preserve community services proposed for cuts, saying the services are vital to families, children and vulnerable residents.
Speakers described personal and community impacts from potential closures or funding reductions. "I ask you to consider the ways in which we can keep Amazon Pool as open as possible," said Chrissy Morrison, who recounted a lifetime of swim practices and lifeguarding at Amazon Pool. Jason Sides, who said he coaches South Eugene High School water polo, said the pool's closure would…
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