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Candidate Martha emphasizes process redesign, prioritization and evidence-based safeguards for AI and ALPR

Eugene City Council · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Martha (last name not provided in the transcript) told council she favors process redesign, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based policies to balance climate, homelessness and technology concerns; she stressed disclosure and human oversight for AI and called for sideboards and community buy-in for ALPR.

Martha, a finalist interviewed Jan. 13, emphasized process design, stakeholder engagement and defensible, evidence-based policies as tools to manage climate, homelessness, technology and organizational change.

Drawing on experience at Metro and in multiple Oregon jurisdictions, Martha described redesigning processes to start decision-making “from the ground up” so local jurisdictions propose growth projects that are ready for development rather than expanding into land that is hard to serve. She told council that successful regional work requires…

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