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Our podcast aims to inform our residents and the larger community on varying subjects. City Club of Eugene Oregon provides this podcast to build an informed public by providing facts and opinions on diverse civic matters. We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and http://www.cityclubofeugene.org.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
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.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
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.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
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.
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Jameson T. Auten is Lane Transit District's new general manager and CEO. He spoke at the April 21, 2023 City Club of Eugene program about the challenges and opportunities for LTD.
Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 2:35).
This program was recorded on April 21, 2023.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Should Lane County voters renew the levy that has funded additional jail beds and youth services? In this episode of City Club of Eugene's podcast, Sheriff Cliff Harrold speaks in favor of Measure 20-340; Jacob Trewe, representing Healing Not Handcuffs, speaks against it.
Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 2:22).
This program was recorded on April 14, 2023.