People Powered
Fossil Free Eugene is a grassroots campaign that depends on the power of our diverse coalition of local organizations and the support and passion of engaged people like you!
One of the most impactful ways you can support a fossil fuel and fracked-gas free future is to make your voice heard and speak to your local representatives – the Mayor and City Council. Find our more on how to testify below. You can also email your testimony to mayorcouncilandcitymanager@eugene-or.gov or find contact information your city council member here to contact them directly.
You can also take action by ordering a FREE yard sign, by completing a quick action here, or by contacting us for more opportunities at fossilfreeeugenecoordinator@gmail.com
Eugene City Council
2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 PM (may be changed due to holidays), with public comment at the end of the meeting.
Testimony must be given in person and you must sign up by 7:35 pm.
Sign ups can be done virtually or in person.
Find the most current information on their Public Webcasts and Meeting Materials page. A virtual sign up form can be found on the bottom of that page.
EWEB Board of Commissioners
1st Tuesdays at 5:30 PM (may be changed due to holidays), with public comment given at the beginning of the meeting.
Testimony can be given in person, virtually, or by phone, and you must sign up by 2:00 pm on their website.
Find the most current information on their Public Meetings page.
Tips for Testifying:
Public comment periods are short (less than 3 minutes, or about 300-350 words typed) – keep it brief and to the point! Don’t try to cram too much information in. Here’s what to include:
- Address the Council or Board of Commissioners formally, starting testimony with: “Mayor Knudson, City Council, and City Manager Haruyama / EWEB Board of Commissioners… thank you for providing this opportunity to speak. My name is [NAME] and I am a resident in Ward [Ward #]…”
- Share your story:
- Reference any life experiences or special qualifications that you have (“I am a teacher at a 4j school” “I am a grandparent” “I own a small business” “I’m a lifelong Eugene resident” etc.)
- What is your concern and why does it matter to you? (Impacts of climate change and the cost-of-living crisis on your life, concerns about the future, health impacts of methane gas, etc.)
- What’s your ask? (Take action on decarbonization, consider a specific policy, keep climate in mind as they make decisions, etc.)
- Always end your testimony with a final thank you.
