Candidates vying to represent Ward 6 in northwestern Eugene both say the area’s residents would benefit from both commercial and residential development, as would all in the city.
At a recent City Club of Eugene forum, challenger Tai Pruce-Zimmerman called the ward deeply residential, which can be to its detriment when it comes to others familiarity with it.
“If you don’t live out in Ward 6, who turns left off of Highway 99 or right off of West 11th and actually comes into our neighborhood? What for?” he said. “We don’t have any particular commercial amenities.”
Incumbent Greg Evans agreed that commercial development is key in building a thriving community.
“That we have places where people can shop and feel comfortable with going to…
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