The City Club of Eugene Podcast

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Our podcast aims to inform our residents and the larger community on varying subjects. City Club of Eugene Oregon provides this podcast to build an informed public by providing facts and opinions on diverse civic matters. We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and http://www.cityclubofeugene.org.

  1. 5d ago

    Eugene Airport

    The Eugene Airport seeks to expand, but it needs federal funding. Several federal grants were put on hold when the airport could not comply with demands to ignore Oregon's sanctuary law. Learn about the resolution of this issue and about the airport's expansion plans in this City Club of Eugene podcast. The speakers are City Councilor Greg Evans; Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brittany Quick-Warner; and Eugene Airport director Cathryn Stephens. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on Nov. 14, 2025.

  2. Jul 8

    Local School Superintendents

    Three area school superintendents give their perspectives on their districts and education in general in this City Club of Eugene podcast. The speakers are Todd Hamilton, then-superintendent of Springfield Public Schools; Miriam Mickelson, superintendent of 4J School District in Eugene; and Kraig Sproles, superintendent of Bethel School District in Eugene. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on Oct. 31, 2025.

  3. Jul 3

    Emerald Ash Borer

    Oregon's ash trees are under threat of infestation from the Emerald Ash Borer. In this City Club of Eugene episode, three arborists share their information and suggest countermeasures to maintain the health of these trees during climate change. The speakers are Erik Burke, director of Friends of Trees (Eugene-Springfield); Jeff Chandler, owner of Chandler's Tree Service; and Alby Thoumsin, registered consulting arborist with Sperry Tree Service. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on June 26, 2026.

  4. Jun 27

    The Gaps in Employer-Provided Behavioral Health Care

    Employer-provided health plans may not include behavioral health coverage or it may be fragmented. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, three speakers address the gaps, complications, costs and hopes for behavioral health care provided through employers. The speakers are Stephanie Evans-Wondra, licensed professional counselor with Cascade Health; Pete Kerns, president and CEO of Serenity Lane; and Robert Scheele, manager of large group account management for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NW. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on November 7, 2025.

  5. Jun 18

    Riverfront Development Part 2

    Eugene's downtown riverfront is being redeveloped. In the second look at regional development along the Willamette River, attendees of the City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield heard about residential development located between the University of Oregon and the Market District. Speakers were James Atkins, developer with Atkins and Dame; and Will Dowdy, community development coordinator with the City of Eugene. Part 1 of this programming features information on the Glenwood Master Plan Area and is available as a separate podcast. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on October 17, 2025.

  6. Jun 18

    Riverfront Development Part 1

    What is the future of development along the Willamette River? Because the river runs through Springfield and Eugene, the two area city clubs collaborated on a two-part program about planning and creating riverfront development. In this episode, the clubs studied the Glenwood Master Plan Area. The speaker was Allie Camp, head of the City of Springfield's Economic Development Team. Part 2 of this subject features development along Eugene's downtown riverfront and is available in a separate podcast. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on October 2, 2025.

  7. Jun 17

    Police Auditor

    Eugene has a public oversight mechanism for its police, but is it working? And how does it function? The June 12, 2026 City Club of Eugene program studied this system of accountability. Our speakers include Craig Renetzky, Eugene's independent police auditor; Chris Skinner, Eugene's chief of police; and Elise Josephenson, incoming chair of the Citizen Review Board. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on June 12, 2026.

  8. Jun 9

    Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity is essential for individuals and businesses. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, hear how experts are working together to counter threats, thanks to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Our speakers are Robin Mayall, director of information services for the City of Eugene; Brenda Moore, executive director of Lane Council of Governments; and Reza Rejaie, professor and head of the University of Oregon's Computer Sciences department. You may watch the program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on June 5, 2026.

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Our podcast aims to inform our residents and the larger community on varying subjects. City Club of Eugene Oregon provides this podcast to build an informed public by providing facts and opinions on diverse civic matters. We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and http://www.cityclubofeugene.org.

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  • Creator
    cityclubeugene
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
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