Occupy Eugene

Occupy Eugene
Occupy Eugene
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Occupy Eugene.jpg
Eighth and Oak Streets
Date October 2011 – present
Location Eugene, Oregon, United States,Washington Jefferson Park, as of Nov. 4, 2011
Status Ongoing
Causes Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia.
Characteristics Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters

Occupy Eugene is an ongoing peaceful protest and demonstration in Eugene, Oregon based on the Occupy Wall Street movement which began in New York City on September 17. It was reported that protesters are concerned about fairness issues regarding wealth-distribution and corporate greed.[1] A protest march was held on October 15 at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza.[2] Protesters have stated that they don't have leaders, and meet twice daily to decide upon group decisions by consensus, similar to how consensus is being handled in New York City by protesters involved in Occupy Wall Street.[3] As of October 18, 2011, The Eugene police department is allowing protesters to camp in downtown Eugene, although city law prohibits it.[4][5] Eugene police also stated that downtown camping won't be permanently allowed.[4]

Contents

New locations

According to a post on the Occupy Eugene Facebook page, the community was invited to march with the Occupiers to a new location after protesters conferred with Eugene's city manager and chief of police and settled upon Alton Baker Park. [6]

On Thursday, October 27, Occupy Eugene occupied the quad at the University of Oregon for half a day before moving their encampment to Riverfront Research Park, also known as Millrace Park, across Franklin Boulevard from the University, where they remained until Friday, November 4.[7]

On November 4, Occupy Eugene relocated their camp to Washington Jefferson Park between 6th and 7th Avenues.[8]


See also

Occupy Eugene Poster

References

  1. ^ Skrzypek, Jeff (October 17, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene Protesters Shift Focus." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  2. ^ Aloma Calacin (2011-10-15). "'Occupy Eugene' march planned Saturday afternoon". OregonLive.com. http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2011/10/occupy_eugene_march_planned_sa.html. Retrieved 2011-10-19. 
  3. ^ Keefer, Bob (October 17, 2011.) "Taking a Stand: Some protest corporate greed as others walk against hunger." The Register Guard. Accessed October 2011.
  4. ^ a b Debbas, Jessica (October 18, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene: EPD Makes Exception to City Rules." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  5. ^ Debbas, Jessica (October 17, 2011.) "Eugene Police Allow Occupy Camp to Stay." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  6. ^ Russo, Edward (October 21, 2011). "Eugene protesters occupy new area.". The Register Guard. http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/27059637-55/eugene-occupy-park-police-group.html.csp. Retrieved October 2011. 
  7. ^ Price, Crystal (October 28, 2011). "Occupy Protestors Move to Millrace". KVAL News. http://www.kval.com/news/local/132764538.html. Retrieved November 2011. 
  8. ^ McKee, Chris (Nov. 5, 2011). "Occupy Eugene Sets up for Long Haul in Washington Jefferson Park". KMTR News. http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/story/Occupy-Eugene-sets-up-for-long-haul-in-Washington/QdgOc4kIYE65RnBdimXtDg.cspx. Retrieved November 2011. 

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