| Occupy Eugene | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Occupy movement | |
 Eighth and Oak Streets | |
| Date | October 2011 – December 27, 2011 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. |
| Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters |
| Status | Defeated |
| Casualties and losses | |
| 20+ arrested, 1 death | |
Occupy Eugene was a collaboration that occurred in Eugene, Oregon based on the Occupy Wall Street movement which began in New York City on September 17, 2011. Occupy Eugene included peaceful protests and demonstrations. Protesters were concerned about inequities in the distribution of wealth, banking regulation, housing issues and corporate greed.[1] The first protest march was held on October 15, 2011. The march started at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza and continued downtown before marching over Ferry Street Bridge. It was reported that close to 2000 people were in attendance from all over the state of Oregon.[2] Occupy Eugene continued to hold regular protests and actions until it left the encampment in December 2011. Protesters have stated that they do not have a set group of leaders. Occupy Eugene General Assemblies have met from as frequently as twice a day at times during active occupations, and as infrequently as weekly. Many committees have met since at least the third General Assembly, typically weekly. 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 was 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]
Until August 2013, Occupy Eugene and various spin-off groups have continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions.[6]
- ^ Skrzypek, Jeff (October 17, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene Protesters Shift Focus." Archived 2012-05-28 at the Wayback Machine KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
- ^ Aloma Calacin (2011-10-15). "'Occupy Eugene' march planned Saturday afternoon". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ^ Keefer, Bob (October 17, 2011.) "Taking a Stand: Some protest corporate greed as others walk against hunger." The Register Guard. Accessed October 2011.
- ^ a b Debbas, Jessica (October 18, 2011.) "Occupy Eugene: EPD Makes Exception to City Rules." Archived 2012-05-28 at the Wayback Machine KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
- ^ Debbas, Jessica (October 17, 2011.) "Eugene Police Allow Occupy Camp to Stay." Archived 2012-05-28 at the Wayback Machine KEZI News. Accessed October 2011.
- ^ "Occupy Eugene: Calendar". www.occupyeugenemedia.org. Retrieved August 25, 2013.