George, isn't part of the problem this weak Mayor and City Council system, which seems to reward passing all decisions and judgement to the hidden City Manager? Part time politicians can't properly administer this city, far as I can tell.
Thanks for this article, which helps us understand what has happened and what is needed going forward. 
Your service to this city was exemplary and many of us are grateful that you took time out of your schedule to keep an eye on things. Your district sure seems to produce a lot of very talented people willing to serve. Change can't happen if every district doesn't send in multiple candidates for every office. 
Otherwise, complacency sets in as there is little risk of being called to task for mistakes.
We would have been far better off buying the EWEB property and selling off half, or making half a riverfront park for all the residents.
Hugh Massengill, Eugene