The Torch

Issue date: 10/16/08 Section: News

Kitty Piercy,

http://www.kittypiercy.com



Experience:

Kitty Piercy has served as the mayor of the City of Eugene since 2004.



• Economy

In her first term as mayor, Piercy focused on promoting Eugene as an opportunity for environmentally-friendly companies and practices to set up shop. She has encouraged growth of green jobs in energy, fuel, alternative transportation and vehicles, "green" building, natural foods and products and recycling and reuse, because they are business sectors that are outpacing others throughout the nation in start-ups and new job opportunities.

Piercy, has proposed a 12-point agenda to address the economy.

She said that "educational opportunities such as those at LCC are essential to prepare for successful employment."

She also see that hosting national track events as well as another Olympic trials will help the economy of "Track Town USA."



• Measure 20-142

Piercy strongly backs the passage of the bond measure. She said "20-142 is needed to provide resources to prepare students for the 21st-century job market." She acknowledges that LCC provides the city with well-trained police officers, fire fighters, nurses and other careers requiring technical training. Piercy feels the passage of this measure is important for a successful future for the young and for those who are changing careers.



• Policing

Over the past four years, Piercy has added officers in each budget cycle, moving closer to the city's community policing goals. Piercy is working to rebuild trust in the Eugene police force after "some officers committed crimes a few years back," she said. She believes Eugene residents must strongly support the auditor and civilian review board in the work they do to assure a high level of accountability in police affairs.

A priority for Piercy is to work with regional partners on long-term solutions that enable Eugene to "adequately respond to property crimes such as metal theft and to stop the practice of premature matrixing out of offenders," Piercy said.



• After-school programs

"Engaging young people in positive activities saves us public safety dollars, keeps our kids safe and gives them the opportunity for healthy activity and amazing learning experiences," Piercy said. Piercy believes that high quality after-school programs are a sound investment for taxpayers.



• Health care

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