Candidate Forums

October 6 — Congressional District 4

In July we invited all candidates seeking to be elected to Congressional District 4 to appear. Five candidates: Mike Beilstein of the Pacific Green Party, Jim Howard of the Constitution Party, Val Hoyle of the Democratic Party, and Levi Leatherberry of the Independent Party, and Alek Skarlatos, of the Republican Party all appeared. View the forum on Facebook.

October 13 — Oregon House District 7

Both Democratic Candidate John Lively and republican candidate Alan Stout both appeared at the forum. View the forum on Facebook. 

October 20 — House District 12

Both Republican candidate Charlie Conrad and Democratic candidate Michelle Emmons have accepted an invitation Click here to view the forum on Faceb

October 27 – Local Levies

The City of Springfield is seeking a renewal of a five-year local option levy used to partially fund operations of the Police Department. Mayor Sean VanGordon and Police Chief Andrew Shearer discussed the levy and what the proceeds are used for. Similarly, the Rainbow Water District, which provides waiter and fire service to several north Springfield neighborhoods that are outside the city limits will be seeking renewal of a five-year local option levy used to pay part of the cost of retaining Eugene=-Springfield Fire to provide fire service. Marla Casley, Secretary-Treasurer of the Rainbow Board and Superintendent Jamie Porter discussed this levy renewal. View the forum HERE.