"Morgan Greenwood, co-chairwoman of Friendly Area Neighbors, said disagreements remain over whether the association — where the South Willamette area is located — or the city should lead the planning process moving forward. The question has divided members of the neighborhood association’s board, she said."

If by "divided" Greenwood means the 9-1 FAN board vote to recommend a "Charter" for a community-based Planning Team to "drive the bus" then her statement may be technically accurate. But in truth, Greenwood is misrepresenting the balance of sentiment in the neighborhood she's supposed to be serving. Overwhelmingly, folks in that area do NOT want city planning staff to make another attempt to impose their "We know best" solutions.

-- Paul