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Lane County commissioners voted 3-2 today to call for David Loveall to issue an apology over certain past statements. Loveall vigorously defended himself, though, saying the whole process around the investigation into his interactions with county staff has been unfair and overblown. Ben Botkin has the latest on the Loveall controversy.
The Eugene City Council voted 5-2 today to jettison a proposed “panhandling ban,” which would have made it illegal to hand anything out of a car to a person standing alongside a road, with fines of up to $50 for the driver or passenger. Some councilors seemed skeptical of advocates’ contention that it would improve traffic safety.
A 14-year-old was taken to the hospital last night with life-threatening injuries after reports of gunshots in the Harlow neighborhood of north Eugene. The teen is a student at Monroe Middle School, a 4J official said. Police said the incident was “not a random act” but a dispute among a group of people. Jaime Adame reports.
The City Club of Eugene forum this week will take a look at Oregon’s foster care system.
And in our opinion section:
- A letter-to-the-editor writer says, in regards to Lane County Commissioner David Loveall, that a person’s behavior in private is more indicative of their character than their behavior in public.
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DAILY DIGEST
Loveall offers fierce defense as fellow commissioners determine next steps
By Ben Botkin
Lane County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a motion that calls for an apology from Commissioner David Loveall for his past statements, which an outside investigation described as retaliation. Loveall defended himself, declaring that the full record is not out in the open.
Eugene council votes to abandon proposed ‘panhandling ban’
By Jaime Adame
Councilors voted 5-2 against the idea, which would have made it illegal for anyone in a vehicle to hand something out the window to a person on the side of the road. Some said they were not convinced of the supposed safety benefits.
UPDATE: Eugene police investigate shooting, confirm 14-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries
By Jaime Adame
In an area dense with apartment buildings, a person was found with life-threatening injuries in a parking lot near a medical building and apartment units.
David Loveall’s private behavior is the real indication of his character | Letter to the editor
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More balance needed in Lookout’s coverage of Springfield Public Schools | Letter to the editor
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Enjoy your evening,
Bob
