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Revision as of 23:29, 2 April 2012

Occupy Eugene
Part of the "Occupy" protests
Eighth and Oak Streets
DateOctober 2011 – present
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States, Washington Jefferson Park, as of Nov. 4, 2011
Caused byEconomic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia.
MethodsDemonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters
StatusOngoing
Casualties and losses
20+ arrested, 1 death

Occupy Eugene is an ongoing peaceful protest and demonstration in Eugene, Oregon based on the Occupy Wall Street movement which began in New York City on September 17. Protesters are concerned about fairness issues regarding wealth-distribution, banking regulation, housing issues and corporate greed.[1] The first protest march was held on October 15. The march started at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza and continued downtown before marching over fairy street bridge. It was reported that close to 2000 people were in attendance from all over the state of Oregon.[2] Occupy Eugene continues to hold regular protests and actions. Protesters have stated that they do not have a set group of leaders. Occupy Eugene meets on Tuesdays at 7 and Saturdays at 4 for their General Assembly, and Mondays at 7 for the weekly coordination meeting. Decisions are made through a process known as consensus. Occupy Eugene's consensus process operates in a similar fashion to how consensus is being handled in New York City by protesters involved in Occupy Wall Street. Although the exact method varies from Occupation to Occupation.[3] As of October 18, 2011, The Eugene police department is allowing protesters to camp in downtown Eugene, although city law prohibits it.[4][5] Eugene police also stated that downtown camping won't be permanently allowed.[4]

As of March 2012, Occupy Eugene has continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.[6]

Locations

Occupy Eugene's first location was downtown in an area known as the park blocks on the corner of 8th and Oak. It began in mid October 2011. .

Occupy Eugene Poster

According to a post on the Occupy Eugene Facebook page, the community was invited to march with the Occupiers to a new location after protesters conferred with Eugene's city manager and chief of police and settled upon Alton Baker Park.[7]

On Thursday, October 27, Occupy Eugene occupied the quad at the University of Oregon for half a day before moving their encampment to Riverfront Research Park, also known as Millrace Park, across Franklin Boulevard from the University, where they remained until Friday, November 4.[8]

On November 4, Occupy Eugene relocated their camp to Washington Jefferson Park between 6th and 7th Avenues.[9]

On December 27, the last remaining occupant left the camp at Washington Jefferson Park.[10]

As of January 23, Occupy Eugene's newest location, known as OEV or Occupy 5 is located at a donated warehouse near downtown Eugene.

Growers Market Office- Occupy Eugene has a Office located at the Growers Market building on Willamette and 5th.

Media

Occupy Eugene Uses several online portals for communication, including the official site http://www.OccupyEugeneMedia.org. Several Facebook pages, The official Occupy Eugene Youtube channel, in addition to Occupy Eugene Video, Occupy Eugene Interview series an ongoing collabrative project operated by members of Occupy Eugene, Occupy Eugene Music and a theatre Youtube channels that are content specific multimedia portals designed to help facilitate communitcation and culture.

Occupy TV

Occupy TV is a community television based project that currently runs a talk show with members of Occupy Eugene. It is currently run on Comcast Cable Channel 29 Community Television of Lane County, Eugene, Oregon. It is also available from the Occupy Eugene Video channel on Youtube.

Committees & Work Groups

Actions

Actions is a committee devoted to planning, scheduling and leading protests and or direct actions to facilitate official Occupy Eugene's message.

Communications

Visioning

Non-violent work group

Site Coordination

Media Group

Facilitation

Medical

Library

Peacekeeping

Hospitality

See also

References

  1. ^ Skrzypek, Jeff (October 17, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene Protesters Shift Focus." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  2. ^ Aloma Calacin (2011-10-15). "'Occupy Eugene' march planned Saturday afternoon". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  3. ^ Keefer, Bob (October 17, 2011.) "Taking a Stand: Some protest corporate greed as others walk against hunger." The Register Guard. Accessed October 2011.
  4. ^ a b Debbas, Jessica (October 18, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene: EPD Makes Exception to City Rules." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  5. ^ Debbas, Jessica (October 17, 2011.) "Eugene Police Allow Occupy Camp to Stay." KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
  6. ^ "Occupy Eugene: Calendar". Occupyeugenemedia.org (Official website). Retrieved March 03, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Russo, Edward (October 21, 2011). "Eugene protesters occupy new area". The Register Guard. Retrieved October 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ Price, Crystal (October 28, 2011). "Occupy Protestors Move to Millrace". KVAL News. Retrieved November 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ McKee, Chris (Nov. 5, 2011). "Occupy Eugene Sets up for Long Haul in Washington Jefferson Park". KMTR News. Retrieved November 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Last Occupy Eugene camper leaves city park". KVAL News. December 27, 2011. Retrieved December 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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