Natural Resistance : Work that Matters David Kelly's commitment to local democracy BY MARY O'BRIEN David Kelly is no help if you want to be cynical about politicians. He's been a Eugene city councilor for eight years, faithfully conversing with any and all Eugeneans who approach him about issues the City Council is debating or should be debating. It hasn't mattered whether you have money or not; whether you have political power or not; whether you are mainstream or sidestream. What has seemed to matter to David is whether you have good information and practical proposals for the good of the community. [Read More]   Viewpoint: Teeny-Boozers Alcoholic culture drowns young minds BY DEBRA MERSKIN I'd like to begin this column in the same way I might start a class — with a quiz. Please answer the following questions: 1. The biggest drug problem in Lane County is: A) meth B) heroin C) alcohol D) marijuana 2. Oregon eighth graders' use of alcohol is higher or lower than the national average? A) higher B) lower 3. Boys binge drink more than girls: A) true B) false. 4. Underage drinking costs Americans ____ every year in lost wages, deaths and injuries? A) $3 million B) $3 billion C) $62 million D) $62 billion [Read More]   Viewpoint: A Downtown Option Proposing a collection for a more vibrant Eugene BY GREG BRYANT Everyone wants a downtown filled with life. The existing downtown tenants — let's call them "downtowners" — want vibrancy, more than anyone. Hundreds of them make sacrifices and work very hard, every day, to try to make downtown work. [Read More]
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