In the September 30, 2005, issue of NorthByNorthwest.org, Eugene city councilors Andrea Ortiz and Bonny Bettman write in a letter:

Dear Friends and Neighbors of Eugene,

As you read this letter our attention and resources are focused on the Gulf Coast and the hurricanes’ devastation. It is hard to ask you to consider anything else at this time, but a crucial local issues also needs your help.

In November you will be asked to vote to amend the Eugene City Charter so that present or future City Councils can institute an external police oversight system. …