On February 16, 2018, Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis blogs:
Council made critical steps this week on three key issues. … Council also voted to send an alternative auditor measure to the ballot. I recognize that this decision is disappointing to proponents of the citizen initiative, Measure 20-283 who are passionate and deeply invested in their proposal. It does not feel good to have others question the merits of that work; but this is a significant public policy decision and I, and a majority of council, agree that the public should have the opportunity to choose which model is the best fit for our city. …