Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Kate Lieber, candidate for Senate District 14, talks with Jefferson Smith about health care for all, preventative mental health strategies, and building a progressive, diverse legislature in Oregon. For more information: https://www.katefororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/30/20.)

Loretta Smith, candidate for PDX City Council Position 2, talks with Emily Gilliland about aligning federal resources for Portland, accomplishments that she is the most proud of, and the importance of making the call. For more information: https://www.votelorettasmith.com/. (Recorded on 4/29/20.)

Rob Nosse, candidate for House District 42, talks with Emily Gilliland about lessons learned in Salem, the role of the health care committee in COVID-19 recovery, and priorities for the next Session. For more information: https://robnosse.com/. (Recorded on 4/28/20.)

Featuring: Keith Wilson, candidate City Council 4 and Cameron Whitten, candidate, Metro District 5. Special Guest, Mark Johnston. Mark is the former Assistant Secretary overseeing homelessness and other community development programs at HUD . Keith, Cameron, and Mark discuss the unsheltered homeless crisis in Portland; the current reality and the path forward. For more information: http://www.keithforportland.com/ and https://www.whittenfororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/28/20.)

Rich Vial, candidate for Secretary of State, talks with Jefferson Smith about rank choice voting, running as a nonpartisan candidate, and working across the aisle. For more information: http://www.richvial.org/. (Recorded on 4/27/20.)

Dr. Andy Saultz, candidate for House District 33, talks with Jefferson Smith about the upcoming state budget, high school graduation rates, and getting sent to the Principal’s Office for fighting against Measure 5 (when he was in 2nd grade.) For more information: https://andyfororegon.org/. (Recorded on 4/27/20.)

Chris Gorsek, candidate for Senate District 25, talks with Emily Gilliland about advice for new Oregon Representatives, working across the aisle for climate change, and the power of listening. For more information: http://chrisgorsek.com/. (Recorded on 4/24/20.)

Ethan Knight, candidate for Multnomah County District Attorney, talks with Emily Gilliland about how the justice system has shaped Portland, the cases that have impacted his life, and advocating for the community. For more information: https://electethanknight.com/. (Recorded on 4/24/20.)

Dr. Maxine Dexter, candidate for House District 33, talks with Jefferson Smith about experiencing COVID-19 up close, the importance of health care expertise in Salem, and the path to single payer in Oregon. For more information: https://www.maxinefororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/23/20.)

Paige Kreisman, candidate for House District 42, talks with Emily Gilliland about what’s at stake in this race, running a people powered campaign, and what she’s learned on the campaign trail. For more information: https://www.paige2020.com/. (Recorded on 4/22/20.)