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Good evening,
The other day a reader wrote us to say: “This morning I received eight new emails in a short period of time. I expect I will receive more during the day. Is there any way I can get the news in only 2 or 3 emails daily?”
This is a fair question. And the answer is yes! While we do offer many different email newsletters a person might find themselves signed up for, you should be able to go here to manage the emails you receive from us.
But, yes, I will now attempt to give you the day’s news, at least from the last 12 hours, in just this one email.
Ready? Go!
- After it considered hiring a California contractor a few weeks ago to do repair work on City Hall, Springfield is going to reissue its request for proposals for the work. Lillian Schrock-Clevenger reports that the action comes after city councilors heard complaints from local contractors about the process.
- At the same meeting, Lillian reports, the Springfield council also continued to discuss the possible annexation of property that would allow a proposed behavioral health campus to move ahead. Councilors made no decision yet. Mayor Sean VanGordon described the annexation as “fairly complicated.”
- Lane County has accepted a $1.3 million grant to open an addiction treatment center in Florence, Ben Botkin reports. The money comes from national opioid settlements, paid by pharmaceutical companies who were sued for fueling a nationwide opioid crisis.
- The City Club of Eugene has a busy week planned, with three election-related events: a forum with candidates for Senate District 6, which covers much of eastern Lane County; a watch party for Thursday’s gubernatorial debate; and a presentation by the county’s top elections official, Tommy Gong. See Mike McInally’s story for the dates, times and places.
Who’s in our Community Voices section today?
- Springfield resident Tasi Clancy endorses Callee Ackland for City Council, lauding her focus on the concerns of ordinary people: affordability, livability and sustainability.
- Kurt Willcox of Eugene urges his fellow Oregonians to drive electric in an effort to help the state meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions from transportation.
What’s on your mind? Send us a letter to the editor (350 words or less, please): lte@lookoutlocal.com
Have a news tip on something we should cover: newsroom@lookoutlocal.com
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DAILY DIGEST
County gets $1.3 million of opioid settlement funds for addiction treatment in Florence
By Ben Botkin
A planned treatment center for opioid addiction in the coastal town is expected to serve at least 30 people immediately and up to 100 people within a year.
Responding to local contractor concerns, Springfield to ask again for proposals for City Hall work
By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
The City Council also continued deliberations on an annexation that would allow a proposed behavioral health campus to move forward.
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Enjoy your evening,
Bob
