Friday Forum Archive

Portland Bridges Falling Down

Do We Need a Regional Bridge Authority?
Sellwood Bridge
Date: 
July 30, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Mike Burton, Vice Provost, Portland State University
Speaker(s): 
Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Commissioner District 1
Speaker(s): 
Lynn Peterson, Chair, Clackamas County Board of Commissioners
Speaker(s): 
Moderator Dick Feeney

Portland metro area bridges — which connect multiple cities in several counties and are used daily by many of the region’s 1.5 million residents — have a vital impact on our region’s transportation. And yet, from replacing the crumbling Sellwood Bridge to doubts about Multnomah County’s ability to fund bridges as well as other vital services, governance questions about bridge ownership, operation, use and funding continue to plague regional progress.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-07-30 PDX Bridges copy.mp3

Traditions and Transitions

Tribal Environmental Stewardship
Cheryle Kennedy
Lisa Bluelake
Date: 
July 23, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Cheryle Kennedy, Chairwoman, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Speaker(s): 
Lisa Bluelake, Lawyer, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde

On July 23, City Club hosts a discussion about tribal environmental stewardship with two representatives from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Cheryle Kennedy, the Tribes’ Chairwoman, will provide an overview of the ways that treaty rights and federal recognition and laws impact the region’s Native Americans, while focusing her attention on what the Grand Ronde are doing to promote culturally informed land and forestry management.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-07-23 Tribal Environmental Stewardship copy.mp3

Energy Conservation in Oregon

A Strategy For Saving Money, Creating Jobs and Protecting the Environment
Tom Eckman
Margie Harris
Date: 
July 16, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Tom Eckman, Manager, Conservation Resources, Northwest Power
Speaker(s): 
Margie Harris, Executive Director, Energy Trust of Oregon

Since 1982, when the Northwest Power and Conservation Council completed its first Northwest Power Plan, the Northwest has reduced its electricity use through investments in energy efficiency by 3,900 average megawatts – enough to power four cities the size of Seattle. Northwest consumers would have paid $2.3 billion more for that electricity, and greenhouse gas emissions would have been 15 million tons higher in 2008 alone.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-07-16 Energy Conservation in OR copy.mp3

Small City, Big Scene

Independent Music in Portland
Date: 
July 9, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Live music by Boy Eats Drum Machine, 11:30-12:15
Speaker(s): 
Musicians and panelists Dave Allen, Rachel Blumberg, Jared Mees and Laura Veirs
Speaker(s): 
David Bragdon, moderator

In the world of music, Portland is a small market between Seattle and L.A. But in marching to its own drummer, Portland has become a Mecca for the independent music scene. In 2007, Slate Magazine dubbed Portland “America’s indie rock theme park” and credited the start of Portland’s independent music scene to musician Elliot Smith and later, indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Today, musicians from Modest Mouse, The Shins and The Decemberists all call Portland home.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-07-09 Independent Music in PDX.mp3

A “Reset” For Oregon Government: Overcoming a Decade of Deficits

with Governor Ted Kulongoski
Governor Ted Kulongoski
Date: 
June 25, 2010 - 12:15pm

At City Club’s Friday Forum on June 25, Governor Ted Kulongoski will release recommendations for restructuring state government to overcome a decade of deficits created by the “Great Recession.” The recommendations will come from the Governor’s Reset Cabinet, which identified ways in which the state can continue to meet its responsibilities for education, health and human services and public safety despite reduced revenues, higher costs and increased demands for safety net services.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-06-25 Kulongoski Reset for OR Govt.mp3

Making Sense of Sentencing

How to use thoughtful sentencing to reduce crime and transform offenders
Date: 
June 18, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Judge Ann Aiken
Speaker(s): 
Judge Michael Marcus

For the past quarter-century, the dominant theory in criminal justice has maintained that lengthy incarceration, based on broad, standardized criteria, is the best way to reduce crime. But a growing body of evidence suggests that flexible sentencing practices based on a careful examination of the facts of each case can result in reducing crime, helping ex-offenders become valuable members of society and saving taxpayers money.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-06-18 Making Sense of Sentencing MP3 no intro.mp3

On the Road with Electric Vehicles

Robbie Diamond, CEO, Electrification Coalition
Date: 
June 11, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Robbie Diamond, President and CEO, Electrification Coalition

As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues, President Obama is calling upon Americans to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. With the nation’s transportation system heavily reliant on petroleum, this change is unlikely to occur unless Americans transform the way we move ourselves and our goods around the nation.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-06-11 Electric Vehicles mp3.mp3

Annual Meeting plus Forest Park Discussion and Vote

For Those Who Care About the Future of Forest Park
Date: 
June 4, 2010 - 12:00pm
Speaker(s): 
Forest Park Research Committee Chairs

In 1945 City Club issued a report recommending the creation of a 6000-acre “Municipal Forest-Park,” which ultimately led to the creation of Portland’s beloved Forest Park. Now, more than six decades later, Forest Park faces an accumulation of financial, administrative and environmental challenges: perennial budget woes, balancing preservation with access and combating the dangerous spread of invasive species.

Heart Health

Sanjiv Kaul
Albert Starr
Date: 
May 21, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Dr. Sanjiv Kaul, Professor of Cardiology, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, OHSU
Speaker(s): 
Dr. Albert Starr, Medical Director of the Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, Professor of Surgery, OHSU

According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world, even though it is often preventable with healthy lifestyle choices such as exercising and maintaining an appropriate weight. For those with heart disease, new surgical options have revolutionized care, allowing people with the condition to live long, high-quality lives.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-05-21 Heart Health mp3.mp3

Nuclear Power in a Carbon-Regulated World

Date: 
May 14, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Paul Lorenzini, CEO, NuScale Power Inc.

Nuclear power generation is attracting renewed attention worldwide. Developing nations such as China and India are focusing on nuclear power in their quest for new sources of energy. Developed nations, already consumers of large amounts of energy, need more for growing demand and replacement of plants that emit carbon dioxide.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-05-14 Nuclear Power mp3.mp3

State Treasurer Debate

Rick Metsger
Ted Wheeler
Date: 
May 7, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Rick Metsger
Speaker(s): 
Ted Wheeler

On May 7, City Club welcomes the two Democratic primary contenders for State Treasurer, Rick Metsger and Ted Wheeler. The Treasury has numerous financial responsibilities that include managing the investment of state funds, issuing state bonds and serving as the central bank for state agencies. The two candidates will discuss their outlooks on topics such as fiscal responsibility, innovation, job creation and resource management.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-05-07 Dem State Treasurer Primary Debate Short Intro.mp3

Democratic Governor Candidate Debate

Bill Bradbury
John Kitzhaber
Date: 
April 30, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Bill Bradbury
Speaker(s): 
John Kitzhaber

On April 30, City Club welcomes Democratic gubernatorial primary contenders Bill Bradbury and John Kitzhaber. The two candidates will face off about topics ranging from public schools to the Oregon taxes. They will debate these and other critical issues and will make their individual cases for why they are best suited to represent their party during the final race for the governor’s office later this year.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-04-30 Dem Gov Primary Debate short intro.mp3

Portland City Council Position No. 3 (Saltzman seat) Debate

Jesse Cornett
Dan Saltzman
Mary Volm
Date: 
April 23, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Jesse Cornett
Speaker(s): 
Dan Saltzman
Speaker(s): 
Mary Volm

On April 23, City Club welcomes three candidates for Portland City Council seat number three: incumbent Dan Saltzman and his opponents Jesse Cornett and Mary Volm. The candidates will debate how each would address key challenges facing the city, ranging from public safety to high unemployment.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-04-23 City Council Seat No. 3 Debate Short intro.mp3

Republican Governor Candidate Forum

Allen Alley
Chris Dudley
John Lim
Bill Sizemore
Date: 
April 16, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Allen Alley
Speaker(s): 
Chris Dudley
Speaker(s): 
John Lim
Speaker(s): 
Bill Sizemore

Not since January 1987 has a Republican occupied the governor’s office in Oregon. On April 16, City Club welcomes Republican gubernatorial primary contenders Allen Alley, Chris Dudley, John Lim and Bill Sizemore. The four candidates will debate the most critical issues facing the state and make their individual cases for why they are best suited to represent their party during the final race for the governor’s office later this year.

Allen Alley, co-founder of Pixelworks, a semiconductor company, was the Republican candidate for State Treasurer in 2008. Chris Dudley, a partner in the financial company Filigree Advisors, is best known for his 16 seasons in the NBA, including six with the Portland Trailblazers. John Lim served as State Senator for District 11 from 1993-2000 and was State Representative for House District 50 from 2004-2008. Bill Sizemore is the executive director of the Oregon Taxpayers Union and has been involved in numerous state ballot measure campaigns.
 

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-04-16 Repub Gov Primary Forum Short Intro.mp3

Metro Council President Debate

Rex Burkholder
Tom Hughes
Bob Stacey
Date: 
April 9, 2010 - 12:10pm
Speaker(s): 
Rex Burkholder, Metro Councellor District 5
Speaker(s): 
Tom Hughes, Mayor of Hillsboro
Speaker(s): 
Bob Stacey, former executive director, 1,000 Friends of Oregon

This week's debate may start a little early - around 12:10 p.m.

With the term limit expiring for Metro Council’s current president David Bragdon, a three-way race for the top Metro position is on. On April 9, City Club welcomes Metro Council president contenders Rex Burkholder, Tom Hughes and Bob Stacey. The candidates will engage in a substantive debate about the recent adoption of urban and rural reserves, the future of Metro’s role in regional transportation planning and the broader responsibilities of Metro and its position within the region.

Sitting Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder is in his third term representing Multnomah County’s District 5. He currently represents the Metro Council on the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation and was a co-founder of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Tom Hughes served as Mayor of Hillsboro between 2001-2008. During his time in office, he chaired the Metro Policy Advisory Committee and helped to attract businesses such as SolarWorld to Oregon. Bob Stacey worked for seven years as executive director of 1000 Friends of Oregon, and previously served as chief of staff to Congressman Earl Blumenauer, pursuing improved environmental and community impacts in federal agency programs related to transportation and urban development.
 

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-04-09 Metro Council President Debate short intro.mp3

Rant 4

Because Everyone Likes a Good Kvetch
Bullhorn Man
Date: 
April 2, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
John Schrag, publisher-editor, The Forest Grove News-Times
Speaker(s): 
Matt Davis, news editor, Portland Mercury
Speaker(s): 
Roey Thorpe, executive director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon

One common reply to the question, “What’s wrong with politics today?” might be “Where do I start?” On April 2, three provocative Portlanders will share their starting point at City Club’s fourth Rant. The speakers will let loose on national and local politics, scandals, irrationalities and general annoyances.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-04-002 Rant 4.mp3

Powering the Future

Where Will Energy Come From?
Angus Duncan
Rachel Shimshak
Bob Jenks
Date: 
March 26, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Angus Duncan, president and founder, Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Speaker(s): 
Rachel Shimshak, executive director, Renewable Northwest Project
Speaker(s): 
Bob Jenks, executive director, Citizens Utility Board of Oregon
Speaker(s): 
Moderated by Oregonian journalist Scott Learn

Some claim that the United States is already fully equipped to power itself through alternative energies such as personal solar panels and rooftop wind. The only thing preventing this, they argue, is the political and financial power of “big utilities.” Others contend that alternative energies are expensive, intermittent and not as “green” as their proponents claim, and moreover, that the current technologies are insufficient to generate the necessary amount of power. But who is right?

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-03-26 Powering the Future copy.mp3

Are All Children the Future? Caring for Oregon's At-Risk Youth

Plus Beeman Challenge Recognition
Dennis Morrow, executive director, Janus Youth Programs
Date: 
March 19, 2010 - 12:00pm
Speaker(s): 
Dennis Morrow, executive director, Janus Youth Programs

The needs of teen parents and their infants, young adults in juvenile custody and homeless street youth go too often ignored or unseen by the communities they live in. Though Portland is lucky to have one of the strongest social service networks in the country, it still struggles to serve its at-risk youth.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-03-19 Are All Children the Future copy.mp3

Earthquakes in Oregon: Past, Present and Future

Scott Burns, PSU Professor of Geology
Date: 
March 12, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, Portland State University

In a region where geological hazards – including volcanic eruptions, landslides and floods – abound, earthquakes are still perhaps Oregon’s primary natural threat. With the Oregon coast only 75 miles from a major off-shore fault line, and over 300 years of pressure building since the last significant earthquake along this fault, Oregon is at risk of a severe (up to 9.0 magnitude) earthquake that could potentially cause extensive devastation and loss of life. Since the earthquake in Haiti, many are asking: is Oregon prepared for “the big one”?

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-03-12 Earthquakes in OR copy.mp3

Redesigning Portland's Public Schools

Carole Smith
Betsy Hammond
Date: 
March 5, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Carole Smith, superintendent, Portland Public Schools
Speaker(s): 
Betsy Hammond, journalist, The Oregonian

With only 63 percent of students who enter Portland high schools graduating in four years - and just 35 percent of African American students on track to do so - there is little question that Portland's public high schools struggle with both achievement and equity. Following months of community discussions, Portland Public Schools superintendent Carole Smith recently proposed a high school redesign plan that she claims will narrow the achievement gap, raise graduation rates and boost declining enrollment.

Audio (play now or download): 

You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly.
audio/mpeg iconFF Audio 2010-03-05 Redesign PPS.mp3

901 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97205 | 503-228-7231 | 503-228-8840 fax