We hosted the Lane County District Attorney Forum as there were no other opportunities being created for this great need as the pandemic had begun. This was highly needed and recognized forum for our community at large. Listen to our current Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow and her challenger James Cleavenger share their ideas and perspectives on the role of the postion.

Joe Berney joins the podcast today to share his thoughts and experiences on this, his first foray into elected public office. He shares what he has learned and how he is growing and adapting to the requirements of office and the duty of representation to the residents of Springfield, OR.

4 Candidates join the podcast for the initial Candidate Forum we hosted prior to the run off between Laurie Trieger and Jole Iboa.  Sandra Bishop and Matt Moore were they other two candidates who participated in this forum.

Mike Eyster joins the podcast today to share his ideas and perspective on why he has entered the race hoping to be elected as the Mayor of Springfield, OR. 

James Clevenger joined the podcast today to be share his perspective and ideas should he be elected in the November election as the new Lane County District Attorney.

Nassim May joined the podcast today to discuss the ongoing mental health challenges that our community will be facing in this global pandemic. She works for the Center for Community Counseling whose focus is to provide low cost mental health counseling to the community. This is accomplished by the gathering of volunteer counselors and interns to meet the needs of the people. We lost internet connection at the end. I apologize for the abrupt end to the interview.

Merlyn Hough represent LRAPA or Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and Mysti Frost is one of their board members. They join the podcast today to discuss what we have seen and learned doing this time of global pandemic. The obvious was the reappearing mountains, mountain ranges, clear valleys and inner city visual views and look when all of the vehicles ceased moving. What have we learned and where are things going are part of the conversation in regards to air pollution and new green technologies.

Pastors Dan & Deanna Trujillo join the podcast today to discuss the areas of service their ministries provide to the community at large. These ministries are City of Destiny Church, MetroNet Ministries, Dream Center Lane County and The Bread Box Ministry. They have been serving the City of Springfield as Senior Pastors of the church for the last 16 years. 

Incumbent Ward 6 City Councilor Joe Pishioneri and his opponent Greg Ybarra join the podcast of a Candidate Forum to address questions regarding their upcoming City Council race.

Patricia Hasback PhD joined the podcast to discuss the mental health issues confronting the community at large as we enter this lockdown during the pandemic due to COVID 19.