In the April 27, 2018, issue of the Register-Guard, Don Kahle writes in a column:
I like the idea of a Eugene city auditor. I see merit in having that person appointed by, and responsible to, the Eugene City Council. It made sense to me in 2002, when a charter review committee recommended it. It makes even more sense to me now — 16 years, eight city councils, three mayors, and four city managers later. Better late than never is the usual rule — but never” in this case may be the better alternative.
I want my vote to endorse both an idea and a campaign. I’m enthusiastic about one initiative’s campaign, but not its idea — the elected auditor proposed by Measure 20-283. The sponsors of the proposal for a council-appointed auditor started with a good idea, but they mounted a poor campaign: Measure 20-287’s campaign has been negative, half-hearted, and almost cynical. …