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.

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