But Measure 20-36 is not the right solution. Property taxes would increase about 3 percent. Supporters say the programs funded by the levy would give kids productive after-school activities and could keep children supervised and out of trouble. No organized opposition. Eugene residents have also expressed their desire over the years for improved opportunities for children.
Crime prevention starts by keeping kids involved in their community and off the streets.
This is an inexpensive way to develop more programs for kids and deserves our support. These funds would support a larger population at the county inmate work camp and Juvenile Justice Center, add staff to supervise the increased populations and open a female wing of the juvenile center's alcohol and drug treatment center. Proponents say there is dire need in Lane County for the two measures. They cite prisoner releases from the county jail and what they call an under-staffed and ineffective juvenile center. The funds could mean more people would pay for their crimes, and more juveniles would receive the attention their crimes deserve.