Rational in PortlandExplicit
by Kristin Olson
Portland native. Trial lawyer. Founding member of North America Recovers. https://www.northamericarecovers.org
Resisting extremism through long form conversations.
Podcast episodes
Season 5
Betsy Johnson and Angela Wilhelms: Vote No on Measure 118, the Newest Tax Measure
https://oregonbusinessindustry.com/team/ https://oregoncapitolfoundation.org/angela-wilhelms/ https://noonmeasure118.com/take-action/ What's Up with Betsy Johnson | RSS.com https://oregonbusinessindustry.com https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/25/oregon-rebate-measure-118-could-cost-state-at-least-1-billion-annually-legislators-hear/ Join - NO on Measure 118 https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/08/13/legislative-leader-and-a-key-labor-union-oppose-measure-118/ https://noonmeasure118.com/donate/ https://noonmeasure118.com/newsroom/ https://noonmeasure118.com/get-the-facts/ https://taxfairnessoregon.net/measure-118-is-a-hot-mess/ https://www.koin.com/nwpolitics/examining-the-pros-and-cons-of-oregon-measure-118/amp/ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2024/08/heres-how-portlands-one-of-a-kind-city-council-elections-will-work-but-with-doughnuts.html?outputType=amp
Eric Zimmerman for Portland City Council, District 4
https://ez4pdx.com https://www.instagram.com/ez4pdx?igsh=c2hwNTQ5dzlhM2Fh https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/behavioral-health-resource-center-allegations-closure-back-open/283-0007dbbf-d603-49a9-af6c-0808024b33d9 Oregon ranks last in the nation providing addiction treatment | kgw.com https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/multnomah-county-sobering-center-deflection-commissioner-brim-edwards/283-fb867544-c1ad-4f0d-ad17-961e082175ad A New, Cheaper Form of Meth Is Wreaking Havoc on America - The Atlantic https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/06/21/portland-street-response-futilely-sought-authority-to-hold-distressed-people-against-their-will/ https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2024/09/portland-mayors-longest-serving-chief-of-staff-to-depart-city-hall.html?outputType=amp Portland Police Bureau Faces Wave of Retirements https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHsKu2vhGC/?igsh=NmEyeXdxeWRnYmhx
Andrew Rowe on Transforming Government Performance Through Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Lean Transformation Presentation by Andrew Rowe “Transforming Government Performance Through Lean Management” McKinsey Center for Government white paper. “Applying Continuous Improvement in Government – Lean Leadership in Action” UL paper “Lean Government Implementation Guide” EPA document Denver Peak Program showcases system improvement in City/County government Results Washington showcases system improvement work in Washington state government
Bob Simril, for Portland City Council, District 2
Bob Simril is running for Portland City Council in District 2. Bob grew up in Compton with a black father and a white mother. His family moved to Portland, and he graduated from Grant High School. Bob worked for Tony Robbins doing sales. He has a homeless family member who is addicted to drugs. https://www.votebobpdx.com https://bikeportland.org/2024/08/12/more-problems-on-paths-as-driver-smashes-onto-springwater-and-man-slashes-trail-user-388980/amp https://x.com/votevadim2024/status/1823480755730964892?s=46 https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/01/portland-homicides-dropped-in-2023-after-record-breaking-years-but-death-toll-still-hair-raising.html https://www.koin.com/news/portland/new-survey-reveals-portlanders-thoughts-on-police-accountability-12122023/amp/ https://x.com/joannpdx/status/1273414384799211520?s=46 https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Men-Modern-Struggling-Matters/dp/081573987 https://www.instagram.com/ppbcentralbikesquad?igsh=Y3NucGdxc2xrOXE= Portland teen dies of an overdose; suspected dealer charged | kgw.com https://www.pdxmonthly.com/home-and-real-estate/2023/10/property-watch-portland-oregon-school-bus-conversion-skoolie https://www.koin.com/news/politics/portland-police-association-proposes-ballot-measure-with-sweeping-oversight-board-changes/ https://www.koin.com/news/civic-affairs/portland-city-council-vote-joint-office-of-homeless-services/amp/ https://hopecenterrecovery.com
Tony Morse for Portland City Council, District 4
Tony Morse is running for Portland City Council in District 4. He has been a lawyer, a realtor, and a recovery advocate. https://tonyforpdx.com https://x.com/rationalinpdx/status/1795318576049795471?s=46 https://x.com/rationalinpdx/status/1795330785081532431?s=46 https://x.com/rationalinpdx/status/1791331734573011279?s=46 https://x.com/danrayfield/status/1804303228512948673?s=46 https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2024/06/caught-with-street-drugs-in-multnomah-county-post-measure-110-plan-will-offer-drop-off-center-or-arrest.html?outputType=amp