The City Club of Eugene Podcast

The Future of Civil Rights

Sixty years ago, African Americans and allies marched on Washington DC for jobs and freedom. They made a difference, but has the progress continued?

Listen to the perspectives of University of Oregon Prof. David Frank and President of the Eugene-Springfield NAACP Chapter/City Club of Eugene board member Miles Pendleton. You can watch James Blue's award-winning documentary on the March, too (begins at about 9:40).

Watch the entire episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on July 21, 2023.

 

 

What Did the 2023 Oregon Legislature Accomplish?

With adjournment of the Oregon Legislature, City Club of Eugene invited two locally elected representatives to review what lawmakers accomplished - or didn't. Listen to Rep. Charlie Conrad (R) and Rep. Julie Fahey (D) give their perspectives on the recent session.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 2:51).

This program was recorded on July 14, 2023.

Protecting Children Online

A child's online experience should be uneventful, but predators are waiting. In this City Club of Eugene program, learn more about how to protect children when they are on the internet. Resources include the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Netsmartz

Speakers include Ryan Dwyer, supervisory special agent for the FBI; Carrie Skinner, director of safety for 4J School District; and Sarah Stewart, executive director of KidsFIRST.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:38).

This program was recorded on July 7, 2023.

 

 

City Manager Sarah Medary

Faced with a $15 million budget shortfall for 2023-24, Eugene City Manager Sarah Medary balanced people's needs with fiscal needs. Listen to this episode to learn more about what guides her decisions as well as Q&A on other city issues.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:32).

This program was recorded on June 23, 2023.

Rental Housing & Tenant Protections

On June 26, the City of Eugene will hear views on proposed Phase 2 tenant protections, which is why City Club of Eugene hosted representatives of renters and owners for a debate. UO economics professor Tim Duy provided background and context; Tim Morris, executive director of the Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association and Tia Politi, executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Lane County/Oregon Rental Housing Association, gave their perspectives on the proposed rules. Chris Lehman from KLCC radio moderated the debate.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :17).

This program was recorded on June 9, 2023.

 

Back to Basics: Engaging in Conversation in a Diverse, Polarized America

Can we talk? Even if we disagree? In this City Club of Eugene podcast episode, listen to people with experience in encouraging civil discussions as they offer ideas for conversations with those with different opinions.

Our speakers include Luke Grossmiller and Grant Johnson with Braver Angels; Dr. Vipul Lakhani with the Bahai's Meaningful Conversations Eugene; and hannah white with the University of Oregon's Holden Center.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on June 2, 2023.

 

2023 Turtle Awards

At its May 19, 2023 meeting, City Club of Eugene added three new Turtle Award winners to its roster: Dr. Johnny Lake, Brian Obie and Bev Smith. In addition, Lawanda Joyce Manning was posthumously awarded the Order of the Turtle.

Learn more about the accomplishments of the honorees - and how they stuck their necks out - in this podcast episode. Read the entire list of Turtle Award honorees since 1991!

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel.

This program was recorded on May 19, 2023.

Dr. Bulger, Lane Community College

Dr. Stephanie Bulger, the eighth president of Lane Community College, joined the college in 2022. She spoke to City Club of Eugene's audience about the college's enrollment, fiscal responsibilities and institutional culture, and the current bond-financed work being done. She also answered questions.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 6:30).

This program was recorded on May 12, 2023.

 

Wildlife Conservation, Habitat Preservation

Oregon's changing ecosystems provide opportunities and challenges for wildlife conservation, habitat preservation and animal welfare. City Club of Eugene asked three speakers to describe their work, including Kit Lacey, Cascades Raptor Center; Joe Moll, McKenzie River Trust; and Jon Nelson, High Desert Museum.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 4:40).

This program was recorded on May 5, 2023.

Mayor Vinis: Addressing Climate Change Locally

Mayor Lucy Vinis updates City Club of Eugene on actions the city is taking to address climate change. She discusses implementing the 2020 Climate Action Plan 2.0, aligning the city's priorities with the state's, opportunities available through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, and the ballot measure that proposes to stop city attempts to discourage use of fossil fuels.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 3:18).

This program was recorded on April 28, 2023.