Thread by @jwcroxton

I'll be live-tweeting tonight for the @DailyEmerald from Sladden Park in #EugeneOregon for the "Justice for Isiah" protest and "peaceful march" starting at 6:30 p.m.

I didn't realize it at the time of announcement, but this park is adjacent to where Travis Waleri, the man who hit Isiah Wagoner, was arrested.

Isiah just announced that the event will be starting at 7 p.m.

There are about 20 or so protesters here so far and I counted a few dozen counter-protesters down the street by Whiteaker School.

Alright, definitely more than 20 protesters.

Isiah says "there's not going to be a lot of changing. I just want you to walk and listen."

The group is bringing to walk down the street.

It's pretty quiet

We are at the roundabout where Isiah was struck by a vehicle.

*upside down and I apologize. Twitter won't let me fix it*

Isiah has launched into a speech about what Mayor Vinis hasn't done for the homeless community in Eugene.

A VERY large truck just got close to the back of the group and revved off and away.

The group just arrived at Monroe Park

Isiah is making clear that this is not a mayoral campaign event but is clarifying what people have asked him regarding his qualifications.

He is now discussing the cost of medical care and the need for more BIPOC instructors in schools.

There are two drones up above.

"I'm not going to lie to anyone here, but if I'm mayor, I will probably not defund the police" says. Instead, he'll focus on expanding other services.

Isiah is leading the group and they are marching.

Isiah is calling for a simplified phone number for CAHOOTS.

An EPD SUV with lights on us now tailing the group.

Make that three. Two with lights on. Third off.

"I'm not a Klansman who comes out at night and sets stuff on fire" Wagoner says of other protest groups.

Isiah just said the event is over.

/thread.

Sorry, forgot to close the thread.