ON THE ISSUES
Athena will be focused on 3 key things:
Safety, Affordability, and Inclusivity.
Safety:
Fund public safety programs such as CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) to ensure that members of our community have accessible care in case of a crisis.
Fund our public services such as our libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.
Increase the amount of protected bike lanes and sidewalks so all Eugenians can be safe when travelling.
Reduce pollution in Eugene by knocking off industry seats on the toxics board, supporting electrification of new buildings, and working to reduce carbon transport emissions.
Affordability:
Support new housing in Eugene, especially low- and middle-income housing through an expansion of subsidized programs.
Expand Bus Rapid Transit service to increase accessibility and usability.
Lower childcare costs by supporting state efforts to create Universal Pre-K and facilitate with local businesses and providers to create sponsored programs.
Lower energy bills by taxing big corporate profits allocating the funds to energy efficiency and weatherization.
Inclusivity:
Enforce state laws and cease cooperation with ICE to protect our communities.
Prevent Eugene from working with companies like Avelo that have facilitated deportations.
Support efforts to create a more welcoming community for people of color, such as acknowledging racially targeted hate crimes, and Eugene’s history.
Defend individual liberty by advocating for the rights of our LGBTQ+ community.