Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Rosa Colquitt talks with Emily Gilliland about the Oregon Black Caucus - priorities and ways to support as well as what the Democratic National Convention might look like in a remote format. For more information: https://dpo.org/caucuses/black-caucus/. (Recorded on 6/30/20.)

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum talks with Jefferson Smith about the role of the Attorney General during times of COVID and protecting the people in Oregon. For more information: https://www.ellenrosenblum.com/. (Recorded on 6/29/20.)

Dr. Mary King talks with Jefferson Smith about Universal Preschool Now and addressing equity upstream. For more information: https://upnow2020.org/. (Recorded on 6/29/20.)

Justice Adrienne Nelson talks with Jefferson Smith about seeing her name on a building, leading racial justice, and addressing implicit bias. For more information: https://www.justiceadriennenelson.com/ (Recorded on 6/25/20.)

Mike Schmidt talks with Jefferson Smith about current District Attorney Rod Underhill’s recent announcement of his early retirement, making the most impact in this moment, and creating real public safety. For more information: https://www.mikeschmidtforda.com/. (Recorded on 6/17/20.)

Mingus Mapps, candidate for PDX City Council Pos 4, talks with Jefferson Smith and DJ Ambush about peace, bringing people together, and... taking a late contribution from the local police union. For more information: https://www.mingusmapps.com/. (Recorded on 6/11/20.)

Loretta Smith, candidate for PDX City Council Pos 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about her experience, vision, and recommendations for change. You can find her new public safety policy proposal on her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/electloretta/. Also, for more information:https://www.votelorettasmith.com/. (Recorded on 6/8/20.)

Dan Ryan, candidate for PDX City Council Pos 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about his reflections on the protests, how the city government is showing up, and where he can make a difference. For more information: https://danryanforportland.com/. (Recorded on 6/4/20.)

Wlnsvey Campos, candidate for House District 28, talks with Jefferson Smith about the moment she knew she needed to run for office, lessons from the campaign trail, and the next phase of her campaign leading to the general election. For more information: https://www.camposfororegon.com/. (Recorded on 6/1/20.)

Alex Zielinksi, News Editor, Portland Mercury joins Jefferson Smith in a download of election results in the City of Portland. You can find Alex on Twitter @alex_zee and more information at https://www.portlandmercury.com. (Recorded on 5/22/20.)