Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Metro Councilor District 4, talks with Jefferson Smith about the path to the ballot, setting priorities, and details on proposed spending. For more information: https://weareheretogether.org/. (Recorded on 5/11/20.)

John Schlosser, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Emily Gilliland about restorative justice, the impact of COVID-19 on the court system, and bringing trust back to justice. For more information: https://votejohnforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 5/8/20.)

Dr. Sharon Meieran, candidate for Multnomah County Commission, District 1, talks with Jefferson Smith about the county’s public health role, the urgency for mental health resources, and the #heretogether measure. For more information: https://www.votesharon.com/. (Recorded on 5/7/20.)

Leigha LaFleur, candidate for Metro District 6, talks with Emily Gilliland about her passion for garbage, opportunities for pyrolysis, and why it’s time for change in District 6. For more information: https://lafleur4oregon.com/. (Recorded on 5/6/20.)

Tera Hurst (Candidate, Portland City Council, pos 2), Lori Stegmann (Candidate, Multnomah County Commission, District 4), and Keith Wilson (Candidate, Portland City Council, pos 4) talk with Emily Gilliland about the urgency of climate change, moving policy, and innovative solutions. The group will host a Climate Town Hall on Thursday, May 7. For more information on the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oOUPEdWaRNWeImBkzdzNhg. (Recorded on 5/5/20.)

Dick Schouten, candidate for Senate District 14, talks with Emily Gilliland about creating change, disaster preparedness, and what he’s learned on the campaign trail. For more information: https://dickschouten.com//. (Recorded on 5/5/20.)

Mary Nolan, candidate for Metro District 5, talks with Jefferson Smith about coordinating across municipalities, the Metro ballot measure for homelessness services, and going up against the establishment. For more information: https://www.nolanformetro.com/. (Recorded on 5/4/20.)

Margot Black, candidate for PDX City Council Position 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about upstream issues, accountability, and being pro-housing stability. For more information: https://votemargot.com/. (Recorded on 5/4/20.)

Richa Poudyal, Advocacy Director, The Street Trust and Steph Routh, Campaign Manager, Fix Our Streets, talk with Jefferson Smith about the past, present, and future for the Portland “gas tax.” For more information: https://fixourstreetsportland.com/. (Recorded on 5/1/20.)

Rob Fullmer, candidate for House District 36, talks with Jefferson Smith about working for labor, the higher education landscape, and revenue ideas for Oregon. For more information: https://www.robfororegon.com/. (Recorded on 5/1/20.)