Homelessness and crime are a health crisis in Eugene, Portland, Salem and other cities in Oregon. Eugene has become the number 1 city in the US for homelessness and crime (https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Eugene-makes-national-headlines-for-homeless-crisis-509933051.html Our citizens are faced with sanitation hazards, crime, and a housing shortage.  We urge you to declare a state of emergency immediately, and implement adequate housing for the homeless, adequate health services for the physically and mentally ill, and support for the police to make our streets safe.