City Council Public Hearing: June 15, 2026

The City of Eugene held a public hearing on June 15, 2026, addressing three main topics: an exemption for prescribed ecological burns, regulations on polystyrene and single-use bags, and housing production incentives. The most procurement-relevant discussion centered on the proposed housing production incentives, which include two new property tax exemption programs aimed at encouraging moderate-income housing development along transit corridors and in commercial centers. Speakers highlighted the importance of these incentives to support affordable housing projects, citing examples such as the Ali Court development, which benefited from over $3 million in city investments including land conveyance and fee assistance. The council also discussed the status of existing multi-unit property tax exemptions (MUPPIs), clarifying that no active MUPPIs exist on Franklin Boulevard since 2015. No votes or motions were recorded during the hearing, but the discussion underscored the city's strategic use of tax incentives and funding to stimulate housing development and address homelessness.