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  • Man speaking into a microphone and raising his hand at an outdoor event, with people standing in a park behind him

    What's next for Eugene Clean Energy Fund? Measure's chief petitioner explains

    Eugene Register-Guard
    November 4, 2026

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  • A lively crowd applauds inside a tent decorated with warm string lights.

    Eugene approves 2% tax on big retailers to fund clean energy

    Eugene Register-Guard
    November 4, 2026

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  • Retro poster reading “YES on 20-388” and “CLEAN ENERGY Fund,” with a city skyline, trees, and orange-and-green sunburst background.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund Ballot Measure Passes, Supporting Good Jobs and Clean Energy

    BlueGreen Alliance
    November 4, 2026

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  • Crowd gathered under a tent with string lights, clapping and enjoying drinks at an indoor event.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund Passes, Establishes Fee on Billion-Dollar Corporations to Pay for Local Climate Action and Clean Energy Jobs

    Sierra Club Oregon Chapter
    November 4, 2026

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  • People talking inside a canopy tent at an Eugene clean energy campaign booth with Yes on 20-388 signs.

    Eugene voters handily approve Eugene Clean Energy Fund initiative

    Oregon Public Broadcasting
    November 3, 2026

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  • Group of people holding “Yes on 20-388” Eugene Clean Energy Fund campaign signs indoors

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund leads in early results

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    November 3, 2026

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  • Climate protest with people holding environmental signs and wearing dinosaur costumes outdoors

    Young climate advocates rally in downtown Eugene

    KEZI
    October 31, 2026

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  • Graphic reading “YES on 20-388 EUGENE CLEAN ENERGY FUND” with colorful sunburst, city skyline, and evergreen silhouettes.

    Young Eugeneans are looking to adults for climate solutions. We can’t let them down. | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 29, 2026

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  • Two raised clenched fists, one dark-skinned and one light-skinned, against a blue circle and gray textured background

    Oregon-Based Group Becomes First Ballot Initiative Campaign to Unionize

    Campaigns & Elections
    October 29, 2026

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  • Graphic reading “YES on 20-388 EUGENE CLEAN ENERGY FUND” with colorful sunburst, city skyline, and evergreen silhouettes.

    I’m not old enough to vote for Eugene Clean Energy Fund. I hope you will. | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 28, 2026

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  • Graphic reading “YES on 20-388” and “CLEAN ENERGY FUND,” with a city skyline, trees, and colorful sunburst background.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund is a chance to take power back from corporations | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 27, 2026

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  • ECEF petioner Joel Iboa speaks at an ECEF event.

    Eugene could fund climate projects across the city

    High Country News
    October 26, 2026

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  • YES on 20-388 EUGENE clean energy fund graphic with a city skyline, evergreen trees, and orange and green sunburst background

    Let’s make Eugene a leader in the new green economy | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 25, 2026

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  • Bird's eye view of downtown Eugene, Oregon.

    Will a second US city tax billion-dollar firms to fund clean energy?

    Canary Media
    October 20, 2026

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  • Eugene Clean Energy Fund logo, with the words "YES on 20-388" on the top banner above a skyline of Eugene and pine trees.

    A union guide to the November 2026 election

    Northwest Labor Press
    October 15, 2026

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  • A group of people participating in a protest or rally, holding signs that read 'Vote Yes Eugene Clean Energy Fund,' standing outdoors in front of a modern building with glass windows and a concrete facade.

    Examining arguments on both sides of Eugene’s proposed clean energy fee

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 15, 2026

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  • Two men installing a window air conditioning unit inside a living room near a window. They are wearing black shirts related to environmental and electrical inspection, and are working together to position and secure the AC unit.

    Eugene voters facing clean energy ballot measure modeled after the Portland Clean Energy Fund

    Oregon Public Broadcasting
    October 8, 2026

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  • Group of people participating in a community event advocating for clean energy, holding signs and boxes, walking outdoors on a sidewalk with trees and cars in the background.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund supporters promise millions for climate projects, while critics warn of higher retail prices

    KLCC
    October 8, 2026

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  • Graphic with urban skyline silhouette and burst background in orange and green, featuring bold text encouraging voting, clean energy, and funding.

    Here’s what is missing in media coverage of the Eugene Clean Energy Fund

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    October 6, 2026

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  • A campaign sign on a grassy field reading 'YES on 20-388' with 'Eugene' in large purple letters, promoting clean energy, with trees in the background.

    When is Oregon's general election? Here's what you need to know to vote

    Register-Guard
    October 1, 2026

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  • A cityscape of Eugene with a mountain in the background during sunset and the words 'City Club of Eugene' in large white letters at the bottom.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund: Ballot Initiative

    KLCC
    September 28, 2026

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  • Sign in a grassy outdoor area that says 'YES on 20-388 Eugene' and promotes clean energy, with a city skyline graphic and a QR code.

    Eugene Voters to Weigh Clean Energy Fund Modeled After PCEF

    Portland Mercury
    September 24, 2026

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  • Design with the phrase 'YES on 20-38' at the top, followed by a stylized city skyline and a green and orange background with the words 'EUGENE CLEAN ENERGY FUND' prominently displayed.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund will finally put corporate profits to good use | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    September 15, 2026

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  • Group of people participating in a community event for clean energy, holding signs and donation boxes, with some wearing shirts that say "SIGN HERE EUGENE".

    What local measures can Lane County voters expect on November ballots?

    Eugene Register-Guard
    September 8, 2026

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  • An aerial view of an urban area with a highway running through it, surrounding buildings and parking lots, a park with trees and a green lawn, and a body of water with a walking path.

    Who and what will appear on November ballots

    Eugene Register-Guard
    August 30, 2026

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  • Protesters holding a sign that says 'Fossil Free Eugene' during an environmental rally.

    After Portland’s billion-dollar success, another Oregon city eyes a clean energy fund

    The Oregonian
    August 17, 2026

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  • A bicycle with a sign attached to it displays the name 'Eugene' and promotes a 'Clean Energy Fund' with various sponsor logos, including Eugene Education Association and Oregon PSR.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund heading to November ballot

    KEZI
    August 16, 2026

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  • Person holding blue and orange sign promoting clean energy with the words 'VOTE YES' and 'EUGENE' on it. Other people are visible in the background at an outdoor event.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund officially qualifies for November ballot

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    August 11, 2026

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  • A group of diverse people holding boxes and signs supporting the Eugene Clean Energy Fund, participating in a community event or campaign.

    Eugene voters to decide on tax to fund clean energy this November

    Eugene Register-Guard
    August 6, 2026

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  • A person holding a sign that reads 'Eugene Clean Energy Fund' with logos of various organizations at a protest or rally on an urban street. The sign has a colorful design with a city skyline and trees.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund qualifies for November ballot

    KLCC
    August 5, 2026

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  • A diverse group of people posing in an indoor public space with multiple levels, white walls, and glass windows. Some are wearing t-shirts with slogans, and several are smiling at the camera.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund Officially Qualifies for the November 2026 Ballot

    Sierra Club Oregon Chapter
    August 5, 2026

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  • Bicycle with a sign attached to the front that reads 'Eugene Clean Energy Fund' and additional smaller logos and text, parked on a street.

    Eugene clean energy fund clears key ballot hurdle

    KEZI
    July 22, 2026

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  • People participating in an outdoor rally or march holding signs and boxes, with banners promoting Eugene Clean Energy Fund in the background.

    Corporate tax initiative to fund green energy in Eugene submits signatures

    Eugene Register-Guard
    July 22, 2026

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  • Bicycle with a sign attached, promoting Eugene Clean Energy Fund and related organizations, with a black saddle, yellow bag, and a basket.

    Clean Energy March

    KEZI
    July 22, 2026

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  • A group of people participating in a march or rally for clean energy, carrying signs and boxes, with some wearing white shirts that say 'Sign Here Eugene' and colorful signs promoting clean energy, outdoors in a park-like setting with trees.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund supporters say they’ve gathered enough signatures for fall ballot

    Oregon Public Broadcasting
    July 22, 2026

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  • A group of people at a protest or rally holding signs that read "Vote Yes Eugene Clean Energy Fund" with a sun and mountain design. The signs indicate support for a November 2026 election. There is a modern building with large windows behind them and the sky is partly cloudy.

    What to know as the Eugene Clean Energy Fund initiative moves closer to ballot

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    July 21, 2026

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  • Protesters holding a sign that reads "FOSSIL FREE EUGENE" during a demonstration.

    Locus Focus: Eugene Clean Energy Fund

    KBOO
    July 13, 2026

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  • A man and woman standing outside at a street fair or festival with tents and people in the background. They are smiling and holding clipboards.

    Community Voices Weekly: A mid-year check-in

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    July 12, 2026

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  • Group of people holding signs and T-shirts with environmental messages outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by trees.

    Eugene has a chance to chart a clean energy future, and make big corporations pay their share

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    July 8, 2026

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  • Smiling older woman holding a sign that says 'Eugene Clean Energy Fund', standing outdoors, with another person partially visible on the right.

    Eugene must embrace the clean energy revolution | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    July 2, 2026

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  • Silhouette of a bear with the word 'CUB' on its head, overlaid with a stamp-like design reading 'EST. 1984' and a date, on a black background.

    CUB Supports the Eugene Clean Energy Fund

    Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board
    June 29, 2026

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  • A young man with short light brown hair, wearing a blue plaid shirt and a backpack, stands next to an older woman with gray hair, glasses, a large polka dot sunhat, and a denim jacket. They are outdoors on a sunny day with a crowd of people, trees, and a blue sky in the background.

    Signature-gatherers endure much in the name of democracy. Give them a minute. | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    June 26, 2026

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  • Blurred image with a bright central light and a yellowish background.

    5 Years After the 2021 Heat Dome Clean Energy Initiatives are Making a Mark

    Sierra Club Oregon Chapter
    June 23, 2026

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  • Logo for Eugene Clean Energy Fund with city skyline and sunburst background.

    Eugene Clean Energy Fund moves closer to qualifying for ballot; volunteers at Juneteenth, summer events

    KEPW
    June 19, 2026

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  • A group of diverse people, including children and adults, participating in a community event or protest outdoors. They are holding white T-shirts with colorful text promoting community power and clean energy. There are trees in the background and a bright, clear blue sky.

    The next signature-gatherer you see may be fighting for Eugene’s climate future | Letter to the editor

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    June 19, 2026

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  • A man with dark hair and medium skin tone standing outdoors near trees and greenery, wearing a blue jacket over a black T-shirt with white lettering.

    Growing up in two distinct Eugene neighborhoods informed activist’s view on justice and more

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    June 2, 2026

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  • Logo for Eugene Clean Energy Fund featuring stylized city skyline, trees, and sun rays in purple, green, orange, and yellow.

    Turning Corporate Profits into Local Savings

    Letters from a Recovering Politician
    May 28, 2026

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  • Exterior of a brick Nike store with large glass windows, a Nike swoosh logo, and a glass staircase on the side. There are trees and benches outside.

    Eugene petitioners begin push to get new climate tax on November ballot

    Oregon Public Broadcasting
    April 22, 2026

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  • A large crowd of young people and adults gathered outdoors for a protest or rally, holding signs and banners with messages about climate change and youth activism, with trees and buildings in the background.

    Eugene eyes retail climate tax as Coffin Butte landfill expansion hits a wall

    KLCC
    March 5, 2026

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  • People participating in a protest, one holding a sign that reads "FOSSIL FREE EUGENE"

    Activists push for clean energy tax in Eugene, modeled on Portland’s cash‑rich fund

    The Oregonian
    February 24, 2026

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  • Logo for the Eugene Clean Energy Fund with colorful text and a city skyline silhouette.

    Petitioners seek to create Eugene Clean Energy Fund by taxing retailers

    Eugene Register-Guard
    February 24, 2026

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  • A woman wearing a black face mask and jacket holding a megaphone at a protest, with a sign in the background that reads 'FRACKED GAS KILLS' and people lying on the ground.

    Should companies like Amazon pay for local clean energy projects? Eugene voters may get a say

    Lookout Eugene-Springfield
    February 23, 2026

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  • Two technicians installing or repairing a window air conditioning unit in a living room, one is bending down adjusting the unit while the other is holding a tool near the window.

    Eugene groups propose climate tax to mirror Portland’s

    Oregon Public Broadcasting
    February 23, 2026

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