Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Debbie Kaye, President of Portland’s League of Women Voters talks to Jefferson and Joe Smith about what got her engaged in the League & shares what the League's top priorities are in this election cycle. For more information: https://lwvpdx.org/. (Recorded 10/22/20)

Kim Thatcher is a Republican state senator who is running for Oregon secretary of state. Thatcher speaks with Jefferson Smith and elaborates on how even though she is running as a Republican she considers herself to be a non partisan candidate. She also gives details about her campaign, and breaks down the most important differences with her Democratic opponent Shemia Fagan. For more information: https://kimthatcher.com/. (Recorded 10/22/20)

Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, the incumbent candidate for City Council Position 4, speaks with Emily Gilliland. How do you get things done on Portland City Council? How long does it really take to make change? How does serving as an elected official transform you? For more information: https://www.votechloe.com/. (Recorded 10/21/20)

Listen in to our interview with Desi Nicodemus. Desi is a 5th grade teacher and is running for Milwaukee-Oregon City Council position number 3. Desi is running to be the first Black man elected to this position. XRAY’s Jefferson Smith talks with Desi about education, representation, and all the other issues facing Milwaukee now. For more information: https://www.desiformilwaukie.com. (Recorded 10/19/20)

One of the many ballot measures headed to voters is the Library Bond, which would raise $387 million for Multnomah County libraries. Here to discuss that bond is Shawn Cunningham and Rachael Bowen. Shawn is the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives for Multnomah County Library, and Rachael Bown is the campaign coordinator for the Yes for Our Libraries Campaign. For more information: https://yesforourlibraries.org/ and https://multcolib.org/about/library-space-planning. (Recorded on 10/8/20)

Adrian Brown, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Emily Gilliland about what she has learned on the campaign trail, moving systemic reform and how to go beyond an “open door policy” through volunteering. For more information: https://adrianforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 10/6/20)

Rima Ghandour, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Jefferson Smith about why she wants to be a judge, making change in the judicial system, as well as how to expand perspectives and address bias. For more information: https://www.rimaforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 10/5/20)

Student Violeta Mata and transportation advocate and founder of No More Freeways PDX, Aaron Brown join Jefferson Smith in a discussion on Ballot Measure 26-218-- a transportation measure also known as Get Moving 2020 proposed by Metro. For more information: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/public-projects/get-moving-2020. (Recorded on 10/1/20.)

Chris Smith, candidate for Metro District 5, talks with Andy Lindberg about transportation policy and his vision for Metro Council. For more information: https://chrisformetro.com/. (Recorded on 9/30/20.)

Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson talks with Emily Gilliland about combining forces with Universal Preschool Now, passing the measure language through the Multnomah County Commission, and why preschool for all youth in Multnomah County matters now more than ever. For more information: https://preschoolforall.org/. (Recorded on 8/7/20.)