The City Club of Eugene Podcast

Ranked Choice Voting

Should Oregon adopt ranked choice voting for some of its elections? Learn more about Measure 117 so you're ready to vote!

The speakers in this podcast episode are Melanie Billings-Yun, Portland League of Women Voters Ranked Choice Voting Committee; and State Rep. Edwin Diehl.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 18:30).

This program was recorded on Oct. 18, 2024.

Congressional District 4 Candidates

With ballots in the mail, now is the time to listen to the four candidates for Congressional District 4. Here's City Club of Eugene's Oct. 11 program featuring Dan Bahlen, Monique DeSpain, Justin Filip and incumbent Val Hoyle. The program was moderated by KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White.

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

Measure 118

Should Oregonians vote to institute a rebate of $1,600 per resident, funded by a 3% corporate income tax on business sales of more than $25 million?

KLCC's Rachael McDonald moderates a Q&A in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode. The speakers are Antonio Gisbert, chief petitioner for Measure 118; and Angela Wilhelms, chair of Defeat the Costly Tax on Sales Coalition.

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

This program was recorded on Oct. 4, 2024.

Attorney General Candidates

In November, voters will select either Will Lathrop or Dan Rayfield as Oregon's next attorney general. Hear their positions and ideas when Michael Dunne from KLCC-FM asks them questions in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:25).

This program was recorded on Sept. 27, 2024.

Lane County Charter Revisions

Should Lane County voters approve revisions to the county's charter, including a redistricting proposal? Learn what you need to know to be an informed voter by listening to this City Club of Eugene podcast episode!

Speakers include Stanton Long, redistricting proponent; Morgan Munro, who chaired the County's charter revision committee but spoke as an individual; Terry Parker, president of the League of Women Voters of Lane County; and Commissioner Laurie Trieger of the Lane County Board of Commissioners.

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:48).

This program was recorded on Sept. 20, 2024.

Oregon's Timber Economy

Half of Oregon's landmass is forest. We're the largest softwood lumber producer in America. What is timber's economic impact? What will the future hold?

Speakers at this City Club of Eugene program include Henry Fields, workforce analyst and economist with the Oregon Employment Department; Courtney Griesel, Oregon Community Relations Manager, Sierra Pacific Industries; Judith Sheine, professor in the UO's School of Architecture and Environment; and Sean Stevens, executive director of Oregon Wild.

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:00).

This program was recorded on Sept. 13, 2024.

 

Threats to Democracy: Peter DeFazio

#Voter #suppression laws. #Online disinformation. The tyranny of the #minority. In City Club of Eugene’s 9.6 program, former Rep. Peter DeFazio discussed #threats to #democracy and how minority blocs try to prevail.

 

Listen to this podcast episode or watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:18).

This program was recorded on Sept. 6, 2024.

 

Shining a Light on Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's Disease used to be called the "shaking palsy." As it becomes more prevalent, it could be called the "Parkinson's pandemic." City Club of Eugene's July 26, 2024 program is full of information about this neurological disease.

Speakers include Lori Havas, Oregon Parkinson's Warriors Foundation; Libby Kinnard, Parkinson's Resources of Oregon; and Michelle Gladieux, PT, Neuro Wellness Physical Therapy and Training.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:38).

This program was recorded on July 26, 2024.

First, Do No Harm, Part 2

The Eugene area is experiencing corporate healthcare because PeaceHealth shuttered its Eugene hospital and Oregon Medical Group was purchased by Optum/United Healthcare. What healthcare model would be sustainable for patients and medical professionals? What alternatives are available for the current situation? What is the state of healthcare in Oregon, and how does the state legislature plan to respond?

Our speakers include moderator Nicholas Jones, MD; Rep. Ben Bowman, House Majority Leader; Rep. Nancy Nathanson, House District 13; and Hayden Rooke-Ley, attorney and healthcare law and policy expert.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:35).

This program was recorded on July 19, 2024.

 

Downtown Safety

If you feel safe - or unsafe - in downtown Eugene, is that perception or reality? City Club of Eugene asked three downtown experts to weigh in. Speakers include Ray Brown, Eugene Police Department's downtown incident commander; John Fisher, downtown resident; and Katie Wilgus, executive director of Downtown Eugene Inc.

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 4:05).

This program was recorded on July 12, 2024.