Chris Smith, candidate for Metro District 5, talks with Jefferson Smith about engaging voters through technology, progressive transportation policy, and how Metro can address the housing crisis. For more information: https://chrisformetro.com/. (Recorded on 3/21/20.)

Sam Chase, candidate for Portland City Council Position 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about following his heart back to City Hall, his vision for affordable housing, and his experience with getting things done. For more information: https://www.samchaseforportland.com/ (Recorded on 3/27/20.)

Ozzie González, candidate for the Mayor of Portland, talks with Jefferson Smith about livability, lived experience, and innovation for Portland. For more information: https://ozzie4pdx.org/ (Recorded on 4/2/20.)

Cynthia Castro, candidate for PDX City Council Position 2, talks with Emily Gilliland about candidate training through Emerge Oregon, the structure of the Parks budget, and why she is running for office. For more information: https://www.cynthiacastro.com/home (Recorded on 4/2/20.)

Dr. Lisa Reynolds, candidate for House District 36, talks with Emily Gilliland about why we need another physician in the legislature, her organizing background, and her first hand observations of COVID19. For more information: https://www.lisafororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/1/20.)

Khanh Pham, candidate for House District 46, talks with Jefferson Smith about her experience as a community organizer, revenue reform ideas, and her vision for climate change policy. For more information: https://khanhphamfororegon.com/. (Recorded on 3/27/20.)

Julia DeGraw, candidate for PDX City Council Position 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about getting big money out of elections, Portland’s Commission form of government, and her passion for systems change. For more information: https://julia4pdx.com/. (Recorded on 3/23/20.)

Shemia Fagan, candidate for Secretary of State, talks with Jefferson Smith about what the Secretary of State really does, how she’s running a campaign amidst a pandemic, and about her background getting things done statewide. For more information: https://shemiafororegon.com/. (Recorded 3/21/20.)

Candace Avalos, candidate for Portland City Council Position 1, sits down with Jefferson Smith to share her vision for Portland and why she is running for office. For more information: https://candaceforportland.com/. (Recorded 10/31/20.)

Jeff Cogen, candidate for House District 46, talks with Jefferson Smith about deciding to jump back into elected office, running for office during the pandemic, and how he’ll be effective as a State Legislator. For more information: https://www.jeffcogen.com/. (Recorded 3/27/20.)