“Quick Quacks” is the newest Emerald feature, a spontaneous Q&A session aimed at giving readers an expedient look at campus and community members’ thoughts. “Quick Quacks” will run every Friday this spring. Please send suggestions about possible interviewees to [email protected].
Eugene City Councilor David Kelly kicks off our “Quick Quacks” feature. Kelly has been the University-area’s City Council representative since 1999 and spends his days as a software developer.
Emerald: If the Eugene City Council was its own reality show, what would it be called?
David Kelly: Oh, goodness. “Conflict on Pearl Street.”
Emerald: What CD dominates your CD player right now?
DK: Let’s see, what have I been listening to? A lot of Cuban music.
Emerald: Anything in particular?
DK: “Buena Vista Social Club.”
Emerald: Who are you voting for in this year’s mayoral election?
DK: Kitty Piercy. Because she can reduce that “Conflict on Pearl Street.”
Emerald: Last year, Oregon football coach Mike Bellotti shaved off his trademark mustache. Have you thought about shaving your trademark beard?
DK: I’ve had it for 20 years, I’d hate to see what’s underneath!
Emerald: How much longer will you stay on the City Council?
DK: The serious answer there is that my current term runs through 2006, and after that, who knows?
Emerald: What, if anything, is the City Council doing to investigate the many recent claims about the Eugene Police Department?
DK: The council is not investigating. The police commission, which is a committee appointed by the council, is working on a number of issues with the police department.
Emerald: What is the last Oregon athletic event you attended?
DK: It was a women’s basketball game. Gosh, I think they won it, but I don’t remember which game. It was in February.
Emerald: What’s your favorite restaurant in Eugene?
DK: There are so many that are good. One would be The LocoMotive on Fifth Street. It’s gourmet vegetarian. It makes you forget about all the stereotypes about vegetarian food.
Emerald: Would you vote for a city housing code?
DK: Absolutely.
Emerald: Finally, where can we find David Kelly on a Friday night?
DK: Attending a play or dancing to live music.
Emerald: David Kelly, you are done with “Quick Quacks.”