Vision 2020: Candidate Interview Series

Congressman Peter DeFazio talks with Jefferson Smith about the 2020 General Election, Donald Trump, and Oregon’s national influence. For more information: https://www.defazioforcongress.org/. (Recorded 10/30/20)

Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson and Sahar Muranovic of the Preschool for All Coalition discuss Multnomah County ballot measure 26-214, also known as the preschool for all measure, with XRAY’s Jefferson Smith. For more information: https://preschoolforall.org/. (Recorded on 10/29/20)

Tobias Read, Oregon’s current State Treasurer is running for reelection. Treasurer Read speaks to XRAY's Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about some of Oregon's major priorities and his campaign for reelection. For more information: https://www.tobiasread.com/. (Recorded 10/28/20)

Dana Haynes is the Managing Editor of the Portland Tribune and recently moderated a series of debates by the Portland City Club leading up to our local election. Here’s Haynes speaking with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer and Andy Lindberg about the debates. For more information on endorsements from the Portland Tribune: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/266-politics/485668-391249-portland-tribune-endorsements-opinions-2020. (Recorded 10/28/20)

It has been a stressful stretch in this Senate Session - fighting for COVID stimulus, ensuring safe elections, and facing a rushed Supreme Court appointment to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Oregon’s Senior Senator Ron Wyden joins Jefferson Smith with an update and hope for what comes next. For more information: https://www.standtallforamerica.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

Emily Green, the Managing Editor of Street Roots speaks with XRAY’s Julia Oppenheimer about the nonprofit newspaper's endorsements for the 2020 election. For more information: https://www.streetroots.org/2020-election. (Recorded 10/14/20)

Rep. Chris Gorsek, candidate for Oregon Senate District 25, talks with Emily Gilliland about critical needs in the community and a path to criminal justice reform. For more information: https://chrisgorsek.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

Shemia Fagan, current Oregon State Senator and Civil Rights Attorney, is running as a Democrat for Secretary of State. Senator Fagan talks with Emily Gilliland about what’s at stake in this election, her preparations for the role, and teaching about democracy. For more information: https://shemiafororegon.com/. (Recorded 10/27/20)

The 2020 general election in Oregon features a ballot measure that promises to decriminalize drugs in Oregon. Up next we chat with a prominent opponent of this measure, Joshua Marquis. XRAY’s Jefferson Smith talks with the former Clatsop County DA about the impact the measure will (and won’t) have. For more information: https://ballotpedia.org/Oregon_Measure_110,_Drug_Decriminalization_and_Addiction_Treatment_Initiative_(2020). (Recorded 10/26/20)

Jeff Gudman, the Republican candidate for Oregon State Treasurer talks with XRAY’s Belinda Carroll about judging the Olympics, priorities for the next State Treasurer, and how party affiliation impacts the role. For more information: https://www.jeffgudman.org/. (Recorded 10/23/20)

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.)

Commissioner Ken Humberston talks with Jefferson Smith about the recent fires, the impact they’ve had on the Clackamas County specifically and how they are coping. He also gives us a background on how he got into Politics and gives us a look behind the curtain of what it’s like working in local government. Ken discusses the biggest difference between he & his opponent, Mark Schull, on the November ballot. Humberston also addresses the biggest priorities for him heading into the next term & why he hopes people will vote for him. For more information: https://www.votekenh4ccc.com/. (Recorded on 9/24/20.)

Ashton Simpson talks with Jefferson Smith about growing up in a family focused on transportation, representing the needs of East Portland in Salem, and why he is running. For more information: https://www.ashtonforeastportland.com/. (Recorded on 9/21/20.)

Rep. Anna Williams talks with Jefferson Smith about her vision for the District and running for office during COVID-19. For more information: https://www.friendsofannawilliams.com/. (Recorded on 9/10/20.)

Councilor Vincent Jones Dixon talks with Jefferson Smith about his path to elected office, community leadership, and serving Gresham as the first Black man on the City Council. For more information: https://vince4gresham.com/. (Recorded on 9/3/20.)

Delegate Eric Delehoy shares with Emily Gilliland details on the first ever remote Democratic Convention. For more information: https://www.demconvention.com/. (Recorded on 8/19/20)

Becca Uherbelau, Executive Director of Our Oregon, talks with Jefferson Smith about IP57 and the organized opposition against the measure. For more information: http://www.ouroregon.org/ (Recorded on 7/30/20)

Loretta Smith talks with DJ Ambush & Jefferson Smith about police reform, funding change, and a track record of accomplishments. For more information: https://www.votelorettasmith.com/. (Recorded on 7/29/20.)

Dan Ryan talks with Jefferson Smith about discussing budgeting, police reform, and working as a team to address Portland’s biggest problems & opportunities… together. For more information: https://danryanforportland.com/. (Recorded on 7/24/20.)

Norman Turrill updates Emily Gilliland on IP57’s path to the ballot in Oregon. For more information: https://www.peoplenotpoliticiansoregon.com/. (Recorded on 7/21/20.)

Senator Wyden talks with Jefferson Smith about federal law enforcement in Portland and the upcoming short session in DC - passing legislation that will support Oregonians with COVID recovery. For more information: https://www.standtallforamerica.com/. (Recorded on 7/20/20.)

Rep. Marty Wilde talks with Jefferson Smith about the recent special legislative session and moving reform statewide. For more information: https://www.wildefororegon.com/. (Recorded on 7/9/20.)

Dr. Mary King talks with Emily Gilliland about what’s next for Universal Preschool Now on its path to the ballot. For more information: https://upnow2020.org/. (Recorded on 7/8/20.)

Rep. Janelle Bynum talks with DJ Ambush and Jefferson Smith about the recent Special Session and moving public safety and police reform forward. For more information: https://www.janellebynum.com/. (Recorded on 7/3/20.)

Rudy Soto, former Portlander, talks with Jefferson Smith about running for Congress remotely and across distance. For more information: https://rudysoto.us/. (Recorded on 7/2/20.)

Chair Hanson talks with Jefferson Smith about the recent primary and a look forward to the general election and Convention. For more information: https://dpo.org/. (Recorded on 6/11/20.)

Commissioner Vega Pederson talks with Jefferson Smith about the county’s response to COVID, protests and Preschool for All. For more information: https://www.jessicavegapederson.com/. https://preschoolforall.org/. (Recorded on 6/11/20.)

Senator Lew Frederick talks with DJ Ambush and Jefferson Smith about the early days of protests in Portland and moving the legislator for police reform. For more information: http://www.lewfrederick.org/. (Recorded on 6/3/20.)

Former Oregon Legislator, Tom Mason, talks with Jefferson Smith about the history of vote by mail in Oregon - possibilities, obstacles and being the first state in the country to move to vote by mail. For more information: https://www.themarysue.com/national-vote-by-mail/. (Recorded on 7/2/20.)

Senator Rob Wagner talks with Jefferson Smith about his new role as Senate Majority Leader and bringing the legislator together for racial justice. For more information: https://www.robwagnerfororegon.com/. (Recorded 6/5/20)

Councilor Temple Lentz talks with Emily Gilliland about leading for racial justice in Clark County. For more information: https://www.votetemplelentz.com/. Recorded on 7/1/20.)

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.)

Rob Harris, co-chair of the Independent Party of Oregon and Sara Wolk, Director of Campaigns- STAR Voting for Eugene and Lane County and Executive Director - Equal Vote Coalition join Jefferson Smith on XRAY In The Morning to share the IPO's Election Results and reflections on using STAR voting. (Recorded on 5/21/20.)