Job creation and environmental concerns moved to center stage in the coal train debate that took place before the Eugene City Council on Monday evening.
Councilors were the intended audience because the elected body in two weeks will vote on a resolution opposing the potential shipment of coal through Eugene to a yet-to-be developed export terminal at Coos Bay.
Coal export terminal supporters — Port of Coos Bay Chief Executive David Koch and Reedsport Mayor Keith Tymchuk — and two opponents — Ross Macfarlane of Climate Solutions and Andy Harris of Physicians for Social Responsibility — addressed the council at the invitation of Mayor Kitty Piercy.
