Eugene City Council addresses police commission turnover, updates council rules

Eugene city councilors discussed member turnover on the volunteer Police Commission and approved updates to council operating agreements during a Monday, Oct. 13, work session.

Police Commission Chair Emeilia Foulkes and Police Chief Chris Skinner presented work completed in 2025 by the 12-member citizens’ board, which advises city leadership on police policy. Turnover within the body — four commissioners resigned between July 2024 and June 2025, plus the former chair in August 2025 — came up repeatedly during the discussion.

Former commissioners Jacy Price and Tina Thorson left in January due to relocation, Silky Booker resigned in February, and William Parham stepped down in May…

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