The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Local School Superintendents

Three area school superintendents give their perspectives on their districts and education in general in this City Club of Eugene podcast.

The speakers are Todd Hamilton, then-superintendent of Springfield Public Schools; Miriam Mickelson, superintendent of 4J School District in Eugene; and Kraig Sproles, superintendent of Bethel School District in Eugene.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on Oct. 31, 2025.

Emerald Ash Borer

Oregon's ash trees are under threat of infestation from the Emerald Ash Borer. In this City Club of Eugene episode, three arborists share their information and suggest countermeasures to maintain the health of these trees during climate change.

The speakers are Erik Burke, director of Friends of Trees (Eugene-Springfield); Jeff Chandler, owner of Chandler's Tree Service; and Alby Thoumsin, registered consulting arborist with Sperry Tree Service.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 26, 2026.

The Gaps in Employer-Provided Behavioral Health Care

Employer-provided health plans may not include behavioral health coverage or it may be fragmented. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, three speakers address the gaps, complications, costs and hopes for behavioral health care provided through employers.

The speakers are Stephanie Evans-Wondra, licensed professional counselor with Cascade Health; Pete Kerns, president and CEO of Serenity Lane; and Robert Scheele, manager of large group account management for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NW.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on November 7, 2025.

 

Riverfront Development Part 2

Eugene's downtown riverfront is being redeveloped. In the second look at regional development along the Willamette River, attendees of the City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield heard about residential development located between the University of Oregon and the Market District.

Speakers were James Atkins, developer with Atkins and Dame; and Will Dowdy, community development coordinator with the City of Eugene.

Part 1 of this programming features information on the Glenwood Master Plan Area and is available as a separate podcast.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on October 17, 2025.

 

 

Riverfront Development Part 1

What is the future of development along the Willamette River? Because the river runs through Springfield and Eugene, the two area city clubs collaborated on a two-part program about planning and creating riverfront development. In this episode, the clubs studied the Glenwood Master Plan Area.

The speaker was Allie Camp, head of the City of Springfield's Economic Development Team. Part 2 of this subject features development along Eugene's downtown riverfront and is available in a separate podcast.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on October 2, 2025.

 

 

Police Auditor

Eugene has a public oversight mechanism for its police, but is it working? And how does it function? The June 12, 2026 City Club of Eugene program studied this system of accountability.

Our speakers include Craig Renetzky, Eugene's independent police auditor; Chris Skinner, Eugene's chief of police; and Elise Josephenson, incoming chair of the Citizen Review Board.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 12, 2026.

 

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is essential for individuals and businesses. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, hear how experts are working together to counter threats, thanks to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

Our speakers are Robin Mayall, director of information services for the City of Eugene; Brenda Moore, executive director of Lane Council of Governments; and Reza Rejaie, professor and head of the University of Oregon's Computer Sciences department.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 5, 2026.

Letters from Dachau

What would it be like to discover the emaciated and dead prisoners in German concentration camps? And what would be the lasting impact on you and your family? Clarice Wilsey's father was a doctor who worked with the camp survivors in the days after liberation, and she wrote a book with Bob Welch about her family's experience.

Welch speaks at this City Club of Eugene meeting about the letters Dr. Wilsey sent to his family from the war front; Clarice Wilsey was unable to attend the meeting.

You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on September 26, 2025.

Turtles 2026 POD

The 2026 Turtle Awards winners - people and organizations that stick their necks out - were honored by City Club of Eugene. This podcast features, in order of appearance:

   Jennifer Scurlock (introduced by Deb Lange)

   Jenny Jonak (Colt Gill)

   Black Thistle Street Aid (Lauren Regan)

   Judge Michael McShane (Paul Solomon)

You may also view the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on May 29, 2026.

 

The Library in the Community

Eugene's public library has enough card holders to fill Autzen Stadium twice. How have its services grown so popular, and what's planned for the library's future? Find out and hear about the May 2026 levy measure in this City Club of Eugene program.

Speakers include Angela Ocana, the library's director; and Dana Fleming, executive director of the Eugene Library Foundation.

You may also view the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on May 15, 2026.