Mayor breaks tie vote, sends ‘unlawful transfer’ to public hearing

Kaarin Knudson: The mayor will cast the deciding vote to move this forward to public hearing, and the motion passes with a vote of 5-4.

Presenter: Eugene’s mayor casts the tie-breaking vote to move forward with an ordinance called ‘unlawful transfer.’ Unless a car is legally parked, police would be empowered to fine car drivers or passengers up to $50 for passing food, money, or ‘any item of property’ from the car to a person on the street. During a work session Oct. 27,  Kaarin Knudson:

[00:00:21] Kaarin Knudson (Eugene, mayor): The vote is tied at 4-4, and the mayor will cast the deciding vote to move this forward to public hearing, and the motion passes with a vote of 5-4.

[00:00:31] Presenter: Four councilors voted ‘No.’…

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