Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Dacia Grayber, candidate for House District 35, talks with Jefferson Smith about who inspired her to run, the power of one brave voice, and taking on community needs one call at a time. For more information: https://www.daciafororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/20/20.)

Mike Schmidt, candidate for Multnomah County District Attorney, talks with Emily Gilliland about his reform platform, his plans for transparency in office, and the job description of the Multnomah County District Attorney. For more information: https://www.mikeschmidtforda.com/. (Recorded on 4/17/20.)

Rima Ghandour, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Emily Gilliland about falling in love with the legal system, the importance of community service, and the cases that changed her life. For more information: https://www.rimaforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 4/17/20.)

Ernest Warren Jr., candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Jefferson Smith about practicing people law, why experience matters, and how to choose a judge. For more information: https://www.ernestwarren.com/. (Recorded on 4/16/20.)

Adrian Brown, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Emily Gilliland about needed systemic reform, the importance of listening, and her preparations to be a judge. For more information: https://adrianforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 4/15/20.)

Sonia Montalbano, candidate for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, talks with Jefferson Smith about running a campaign for a judicial seat, priority issues facing Multnomah County, and managing bias on the bench. For more information: https://www.soniaforjudge.com/. (Recorded on 4/13/20.)

Seth Woolley, candidate for City Council Position 4, talks with Emily Gilliland about data driven decision making, community engagement towards charter reform, and direct voter engagement during COVID-19. For more information: http://www.sethforportland.org/. (Recorded on 4/7/20.)

Cameron Whitten, candidate for Metro District 5, talks with Emily Gilliland about organizing successes, coalition building, and how mentors have informed Cameron’s leadership. For more information: https://www.whittenfororegon.com/. (Recorded on 4/3/20.)

Mary Peveto, candidate for Metro District 5, talks with Emily Gilliland about candidate training with Emerge OR, taking on big business for clean air, and why Metro should manage Trimet. For more information: https://www.pevetoformetro.com/. (Recorded on 4/3/20.)

Tera Hurst, candidate for City Council Position 2, talks with Jefferson Smith about the experiences that make her a strong candidate, a compassionate approach to housing and houselessness, and leading with a climate lens. For more information: https://teraforpdx.com/. (Recorded on 3/21/20.)