Eugene mayoral candidate Jim Torrey
Torch Admin
Issue date: 10/16/08 Section: News
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• Environment
Continuing the efforts of Mayor Piercy is one of Torrey's major goals concerning sustainability practices in Eugene. "We can't afford not to keep doing the things to make Eugene green," Torrey said. Another of his goals is to provide proof to critics of the impact of reducing the carbon footprint of Eugene residents, businesses and the community.
Torrey also supports sustainability programs at LCC and acknowledges that they will lead to future job possibilities nation-wide.
• Downtown
Two major plans are clear in Torrey's mind for the revitalization for downtown businesses. A project he calls "Bright Lights on Broadway" would illuminate the trees on downtown streets from dusk to 2 a.m. This plan would include creating a "comfortable and safe" environment in Kesey Square through lighting, business partnership and renovations to the surrounding area. Torrey would also like to see businesses change their hours of operation to open at 11:30 a.m. and close around 10:30 p.m., to accommodate when he believes people can be and will be downtown.
• Transportation issues
Torrey is a long-time supporter of the West Eugene Parkway project and stressing the need to repair potholes on Eugene streets. Torrey believes that the proposed West Eugene Parkway would make construction jobs available to local residents and would open up the possibility for businesses to build along the highway.
• Environment
Continuing the efforts of Mayor Piercy is one of Torrey's major goals concerning sustainability practices in Eugene. "We can't afford not to keep doing the things to make Eugene green," Torrey said. Another of his goals is to provide proof to critics of the impact of reducing the carbon footprint of Eugene residents, businesses and the community.
Torrey also supports sustainability programs at LCC and acknowledges that they will lead to future job possibilities nation-wide.
• Downtown
Two major plans are clear in Torrey's mind for the revitalization for downtown businesses. A project he calls "Bright Lights on Broadway" would illuminate the trees on downtown streets from dusk to 2 a.m. This plan would include creating a "comfortable and safe" environment in Kesey Square through lighting, business partnership and renovations to the surrounding area. Torrey would also like to see businesses change their hours of operation to open at 11:30 a.m. and close around 10:30 p.m., to accommodate when he believes people can be and will be downtown.
• Transportation issues
Torrey is a long-time supporter of the West Eugene Parkway project and stressing the need to repair potholes on Eugene streets. Torrey believes that the proposed West Eugene Parkway would make construction jobs available to local residents and would open up the possibility for businesses to build along the highway.
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