The City Club of Eugene Podcast

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.

 

LTD’s New Manager

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.

Renewal of Lane County Levy for Jail and Youth Services

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.

 

4J Board Candidates

All eight candidates for the 4J School Board were present at the April 7, 2023 City Club of Eugene forum. In this podcast episode, you'll hear their responses to questions from moderator Tiffany Eckert of KLCC-FM.

Speakers include Michael Bratland, Tom DiLiberto, Rick Hamilton, Grant Johnson, Jenny Jonak, Gordon Lafer, Morgan Monroe and Timothy Sutherland.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 4:50).

This program was recorded on April 7, 2023.

Gardening: Schools, Community, Science and Food

Science that's good enough to eat? It's happening in community and school gardens! Hear about the interplay between food, science, learning and community in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode.

Speakers include Mindy Bell, School Garden Project; Merry Bradley, Grassroots Garden; and Gatlin Fasone Alshuyukh, Huerto de la Familia.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 50 seconds).

This program was recorded on March 31, 2023.

 

Ward 7 Candidates

In this episode, we hear from two of the three candidates who would like to become Ward 7's next Eugene city councilor.

Lyndsie Leech is the interim Ward 7 councilor; Barbie Walker is running for the position.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 3:45; sound improves at about 9 minutes).

This program was recorded on March 24, 2023.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Oregon Innocence Project

Each year, some people are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. The Oregon Innocence Project reviews prisoners' cases and advocates for release when the evidence shows a miscarriage of justice.

In this City Club of Eugene program, speakers address the criteria and process used in these cases. Lisa Christon is a volunteer with OIP; Kenneth Kreuscher is its managing attorney.

Watch this episode on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at about 5:45).

This program was recorded on March 17, 2023.