Lisa Warnes For Council Ward 2

Affordable Housing & Homelessness

• Protect our existing housing and advocate for initiatives to lessen the affordability crisis.
• Support the development of small and diverse housing options, including affordable rentals and first-time home ownership programs.
• Collaborate with local organizations to expand our options and solutions for addressing homelessness and work to ensure adequate resources are available to support homeless initiatives.
• Oppose corporate takeovers of Eugene’s housing stock, as has occurred elsewhere.

Fiscal Accountability

• Work to make sure there are clear and substantial public benefits whenever tax dollars are used to support private development.
• Advocate for an independent performance auditor, elected by the public with sufficient powers to identify fraud, waste, and inefficiency.
• Make the budgeting process more transparent to allow the public to more easily access information on City expenditures.

Public Safety

• Increase patrols and monitoring of parks and public places to reduce illicit activities and promote public security.
• Acknowledge the importance of drug addiction treatment, mental health services, and supporting basic needs. Prioritize finding funding.
• Improve the relationship between police and the public they serve by expanding the opportunities for positive interactions, including adopting best policing practices for de-escalating conflicts and minimizing use of force whenever possible.

Neighborhood and Community Advocacy:

• Strengthen City partnerships with neighborhood associations to better identify and address public safety concerns, neighborhood livability, and emergency preparedness.
• Promote more effective and transparent communication between city government and residents.
• Prioritize livability of neighborhoods through sensitive land use planning and adequate parks, open space, and recreational facilities, and ensuring that new development and land use decisions are compatible with existing homes.

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action

• Implement policies that prioritize renewable energy and conservation. Reduce the carbon footprint of the city to address the urgent climate crisis.
• Promote expanded reuse and recycling to reduce the waste stream.
• Work towards a more sustainable and efficient public transportation system that supports all modes of travel and maintains bus routes serving South Eugene.
• Preserve and enhance parks and green spaces for current and future generations.
• Protect air quality and maintain clean, healthy rivers.