In the April 12, 2018, issue of the Eugene Weekly, Eugene resident Ruth Duemler writes in a letter:
Trade wars, stock market drops and more cost changes demand an independent elected auditor who understands city finances. We have experienced continuing financial losses with no City Hall and recognize the escalating cost of new construction.
This growing community needs an independent auditor elected to serve our part-time city counselors and make it the beautiful city we all want.