Empower Change

Promoting initiatives for grassroots representation in Lane County and Oregon politics

Community Voices

We amplify the collective voices of the community to drive political change and support candidates who truly reflect the needs of the people in Lane County, Oregon.

Grassroots Action

Our initiatives focus on mobilizing citizens to take action, advocate for policies that matter, and challenge the traditional two-party system that limits true representation for all residents.

City of Eugene Initiative Process

This is a summary of the process for filing an Initiative Petition with the City of Eugene. For additional information, please contact the City Recorder Katie LaSala at 541-682-5882 or the Deputy City Recorder Sara McKinney at 541-682-5042. What is an initiative? The initiative is part of Oregon’s system of direct legislation by the voters. In Eugene, an initiative petition may propose one of three different types of legislation: • a revision of or amendment of the Eugene Charter; • an ordinance enacting a law of a permanent or general character which creates policy, as opposed to executing policy already in existence; or • a “protected” ordinance (in accordance with Eugene Charter of 2002, section 32-A) Protected ordinances may be amended or repealed only by the electors or by unanimous vote of councilors present and voting at a council meeting. The prospective petition for a protected ordinance must include a statement declaring that the ordinance is proposed as a protected ordinance. The petition for a protected ordinance and any qualified ballot measure for a protected ordinance shall state that it is proposed as a protected ordinance and must explain the limitations on its repeal or amendment. Who may file an initiative petition? Any elector may initiate legislation by filing with the Eugene City Recorder a prospective initiative petition proposing new legislation and requesting that it be submitted to the electors of the city. The individual responsible for preparation and organization of an initiative petition is the “chief petitioner.” Up to three persons may be designated as chief petitioners for any one initiative petition.

https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/initiatives-referendums-referrals.aspx

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