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TAKE ACTION for Justice for Trainsong!

Raise Your Voice - Submit your comments to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) by January 31st deadline.
* Review our sample talking points and prepare your own comments opposing the lease.
* You will need to enter Docket No. FD 36818 in the filing information field on the online form.
* Visit the STB website (below) to submit your comments to the record (up to 2000 characters) and/or any additional documents
File your comments online here: https://www.stb.gov/proceedings-actions/e-filing/environmental-comments/

* A copy of your comment must also be emailed to Eric Hocky, counsel for CORP, as detailed in the attached Board notice. You must also send a copy of your comment to those listed on the service list: jmarks@clarkhill.com and ediehl@smart-union.org

Attend Upcoming Community Meetings and City Council Meetings – Stay informed and make your voice heard during public discussions.

* Community Meeting - Join with Eugene rail yard union workers to say "Keep the Eugene rail yard safe!" - Jan. 26th @ 2:00 pm Multipurpose Room at River Road Parks & Rec, 1400 Lake Dr. Eugene, OR 97404 (google map)

* Eugene City Council Meeting - Jan. 27th @ 7:30 pm - Sign up to testify at 7pm (Instructions: Sign-ups to speak will be accepted 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting and will close 5 minutes after the meeting starts. Please visit this link again during that time.)

Want to get further involved?

Contact Local Officials – Demand that Eugene's City Council stand with Trainsong and oppose the lease of Union Pacific yards to CORP.

NOTE: use this email address to send an email to Eugene's Mayor and all city councilors or visit the City of Eugene's website to find the email address for your City Councilor.

Don't know who your City Councilor is? Find out today!

Spread the Word – Share this message with your neighbors and community groups.

Read more about the Justice for Trainsong campaign!

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FALL 2024 UPDATE

The City of Eugene is holding public meetings to share the latest design for the Golden Gardens Park Sports Complex and Neighborhood Park. The public is asked to give input on the latest design for the 223-acre park and sports complex which includes 14 sports fields, a 124-acre natural area with protections for turtles and native species, a trail system and a 12-acre neighborhood park. Community concerns include inadequate protection for Western Pond Turtle, plastic grass/artificial turf playing fields, sports field lighting, and over 700 paved parking spaces, deterioration of wetland ecosystems and water quality.

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT GOLDEN GARDENS TODAY!

Here's how you can get involved:

Write to Eugene Parks & Open Space representatives on the Golden Gardens Committee

Mark A Kosmos: mkosmos@eugene-or.gov
Carolyn J Burke: cburke@eugene-or.gov

See our talking points to help craft your message.

NOTE: When communicating with the City of Eugene officials, please be polite and include your Eugene address in your communication.