Amazon appears to have drafted plans for this project without a robust, transparent public process, so it’s reasonable to question who in power will insist that Amazon follow the law, engage in public processes, and behave as a good neighbor.
Nancy Forrest (KEPW News): Last Saturday from 2-4 p.m. the Active Bethel Community convened their general meeting for March. Sixty people were in attendance. A portion of the meeting was devoted to a panel that shared information regarding the proposed Amazon warehouse at Prairie Road and Highway 99 in Northwest Eugene.
The first speaker addressed concerns regarding increased traffic, higher accident rates, and compromised air quality in the neighborhoods in that area. Jennifer Eisele:
Jennifer Eisele (Beyond Toxics): Beyond Toxics is an environmental justice advocacy organization, and we have a long history of working with the folks in West Eugene…