City Council Work Session: July 15, 2026

The City of Eugene City Council held a work session on July 15, 2026, focusing primarily on long-range financial planning, strategic plan revisions, and housing production incentives. The council reviewed and approved updated strategic plan strategies, including financial stability, community safety, thriving communities, homelessness, and transportation infrastructure, with particular attention to service provisions and partnerships. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and ultimately approving an ordinance establishing two new housing production incentive programs: a ten-year property tax exemption for moderate income housing near transit corridors and a similar exemption for housing in commercial centers. These incentives aim to address the city's substantial housing needs, particularly for moderate income and market rate housing, by reducing operating costs to encourage development. The council also discussed the implications of these incentives, including eligibility criteria, geographic boundaries, and the balance between tax revenue deferral and housing production. The ordinance passed unanimously, signaling strong council support for these housing initiatives. Additionally, the city manager provided an update on an ongoing initiative petition related to clean energy funding, outlining the signature validation timeline and potential council actions.