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Planning commission candidates underscore housing, transportation and climate resilience
Summary
Nine planning commission applicants spoke at the Eugene City Council work session on April 14, highlighting housing production, mixed-use and walkable neighborhoods, transportation infrastructure and climate resilience. Councilors asked each candidate a set of three questions; appointments will be made on June 9, 2025.
Multiple applicants for the Planning Commission addressed the City Council on April 14 and answered a set of council questions about priorities, collaboration and balancing complex land-use factors.
Chloe Chapman, a commercial lender specializing in affordable housing and a board member of Homes for Good, said the commission should address housing across the full spectrum—from transitional and supportive housing to middle housing—and prioritize infrastructure to enable business growth and climate resilience. Roger Hamilton, a long-time public servant who served as a county commissioner and on state commissions, emphasized walkability, public transit and housing affordability and described experience building consensus on lengthy regulatory matters. Brooke Standefer, an electrical engineer with sustainability strategy experience, listed affordable housing, transportation and climate resilience as her top priorities and said her technical background supports data-driven review. Kathleen Yang, a physician and long-time Eugene resident, said she would focus on housing production, compact development and mixed-use, ‘‘20-minute’’ neighborhoods, and emphasized public engagement and listening to diverse voices.
Councilors asked candidates the same three questions: key issues they would address; how their experience supports constructive collaboration on lengthy processes; and what factors are most important when balancing planning documents and land-use decisions. Candidates cited affordability, transportation infrastructure, climate resilience, transparency and accessible communication with residents.
No appointments were made at the April 14 session. The council will consider formal appointments on June 9, 2025.
