Progress Portland

05/28/2024

Episode 20 where we talk to about her deep experiences working in governmental transitions around the world in some of the most challenging situations, safety and self-defense, how to take action and correct asking the way, and much much more.

We don't play favorites as far as interviews go, but this was one of our favorites.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you.

05/28/2024

Episode 19 where Tim talks to Allison Gilliland about the changes to government that Portland is about to go through and the values of representative and thoughtful representation, and much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you.

Also, Kip would like to apologize for the lack of posts lately. There's been lots going on and he's working on getting caught up.

04/17/2024

In this episode, Tim and Kip talk about the state of the city and the upcoming election, why we choose to interview the candidates we share with you, A discussion of the Portland Committee on Community Engaged Policing and how Portland Street Response is a critical resource addressing people in crisis and avoiding harm, and so much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you. For real.

04/16/2024

is finalizing their recommendation to Mayor Wheeler tomorrow night. Please show up in person or remote to show your support.

03/30/2024

**** Tonight is Rev Nat's campaign launch party! Details at his profile page ****

Episode 17 where we talk to about running a small business in Portland (and how very hard it is), what works and what doesn't in city government, police and policing, listening and learning to the people around you, how showing up however you can makes a difference, and so much more.

Link to our podcast and much more in our bio.

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03/26/2024

Portland! Please show up this week in-person or on Zoom for the town hall on Portland Street Response.

This will be held at the Melody Event Center and your input will help inform PCCEP's formal recommendation to Mayor Wheeler's office.

Check out the IG or visit our events page for details. Link in bio.

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03/13/2024

02/20/2024

Episode 14 where we talk to Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt about why the fentanyl crisis needs more alternatives to genuinely help people and keep them out of jail and still make our streets more livable for all, how punitive sentencing just doesn't work, the role of the DA to shape policy and collaboratively problem solve, being a target of a fascistic former president and of an idiotic billboard campaign (and who really benefits from the latter), being a Blazers fan in a tough season, and so much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you.

02/02/2024

This Sunday at 4 pm   and Progress Portland are excited to host the upcoming Portland City Council District 2 Candidate Forum, a crucial event aimed at fostering civic engagement and providing voters with an opportunity to connect with the candidates vying for their representation.

The forum will be hosted by Tim and Kip from  and MC’d by DJ Ambush  and Morgan Jones 

Check out the Events link in our bio for more info and calendar hits

01/28/2024

North Portlanders, please join me and Kip as we chat with almost all of the District 2 City Council candidates this Sunday, 2/4 at 4pm. The November 2024 election is going to completely change Portland politics, as we will have 3 City Councilors in each of the 4 new districts to represent us directly (instead of the old system, which left the councilors unaccountable). Join us and get a sense of who these people are who want to represent you!

01/27/2024

Portland! You should absolutely be here tonight. Check it for details!

01/21/2024

Episode 11 where we talk to Timur about his experience working with PBOT, his years of living in Eastside Portland and the decades of neglect and disinvestment making it a dangerous place for kids just trying to get to school, and so much more.

Please take a listen, follow us, and share if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you.

01/20/2024

Multnomah county has to do better.

Clackamas has it figured out.

For the second day in a row, Multnomah County has closed their offices, libraries and courts due to unsafe, icy conditions without re-opening their severe weather shelters.

01/20/2024

We interviewed Jon Siebert from Blanchet House and Farm at the end of last year.

He was already explaining to us the surge in meals they have been serving and the urgent need for the city and county and agencies to get it together.

Blanchet House has been open feeding people and handing out supplies throughout this entire debacle of an ice storm.

Please take a listen. And support them however you can- including advocating for more funding for all the organizations serving the unhoused and housing first solutions with wrap around services. Which is the only way we get out of this never ending cycle of people suffering and dying on our streets.

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“This shelter is opening, that shelter is opening, is this the answer, is that the...

01/16/2024

Hi everyone!

We just got news that Wed is cancelled due to weather and power outages. It will be rescheduled- please go to our events page https://www.progressportland.org/events/ to subscribe to our events and/or bookmark for updates.

We will repost when it has been rescheduled as well.

01/12/2024

Episode 10 where we talk to Christopher Olson about what "practicing radical empathy" means, secret city hall bunkers, embracing data, thinking long term on police reform and so much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share if you like what you hear.

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01/05/2024

Episode 9 where we talk to Jesse Cornett about his long history being involved in local and national governance, his goals for a collaborative and effective city council, and much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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12/14/2023

Episode 7 where we talk to  about his motivations to run for office and desire to give back to the community, the often overlooked diversity of district 4, and how to make smart decisions about the future of downtown. And so much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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Thank you. We love you.

12/14/2023

Episode 7 where we talk to  about his motivations to run for office and desire to give back to the community, the often overlooked diversity of district 4, Ava how to make smart decisions about the future of downtown. And so much more.

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

The Progress Portland podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts from. Our site and podcast links are in our bio.

Thank you. We love you.

12/04/2023

Portland!

City commissioners think you've changed your mind on police oversight. They made multiple changes to the recommendations the police oversight commission that worked over 20 months to incorporate community input. Nearly all those that worked on the commission are rejecting the changes.

Tomorrow evening, Monday Dec 4, is your opportunity to weigh in (again) on the future of police oversight that you want to see.

Here is the Mercury's article about the changes.

https://tinyurl.com/mercurypac

And here's the details on how you can show up or sign up to provide input during the meeting tomorrow in person or remotely. The city will take feedback until Friday:

https://tinyurl.com/pdxpac

PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

and share with everyone you know.

12/04/2023

Portland!

City commissioners think you've changed your mind on police oversight. They made multiple changes to the recommendations the police oversight commission that worked over 20 months to incorporate community input. Nearly all those that worked on the commission are rejecting the changes.

Tomorrow evening, Monday Dec 4, is your opportunity to weigh in (again) on the future of police oversight that you want to see.

Here is the Mercury's article about the changes.

https://tinyurl.com/mercurypac

And here's the details on how you can show up or sign up to provide input during the meeting tomorrow in person or remotely. The city will take feedback until Friday:

https://tinyurl.com/pdxpac

PLEASE MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

and share with everyone you know.

A police oversight measure approved by Portland voters was supposed to help restore police accountability and public trust, but some say a move by Portland City Council only threatens to erode public confidence. In 2020, 82 percent of Portland voters approved Measure 26-217, which called for a new,....

12/02/2023

We thought it would be good to sit down without a guest this week and check in. We hash out the latest news, like the current City Council’s recent decision to gut the Independent Police Commission. Tim asks the tough question: why is Portland’s current government such a mess*?

We also put out the call to Mike Schmidt to come on the podcast…

*imperfectly- Kip had his info mostly correct. The excitement of doing this work unscripted!

Thank you for listening. We love you.

https://www.progressportland.org/2023/12/01/episode-6-kip-and-tim-check-in/

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11/25/2023

Progress Portland: Solving Portland's Challenges Through Community And Conversation

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11/21/2023

Episode 4 where Tim talks to David Burnell about his motivations to run, the complexities of addiction treatment, police reform, and so much more

Please take a listen and follow us, and share, if you like what you hear.

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11/20/2023

This is why we need to completely reboot City Council. 82% of voters voted to create a Police Accountability Commission, and a citizen-led effort took 2 years to recommend how it would run and be independent. In one vote, City Council decimated the effectiveness of the Commission by putting a nominating board with police representation to be in charge of selecting those who serve on the committee.

This City Council does not reflect the will of the people of Portland.

A police oversight measure approved by Portland voters was supposed to help restore police accountability and public trust, but some say a move by Portland City Council only threatens to erode public confidence. In 2020, 82 percent of Portland voters approved Measure 26-217, which called for a new,....

11/19/2023

New Episode is up! Episode 5: Chris Flanary, District 3 candidate!

Kip and Tim welcome Chris Flanary to the podcast. Chris is uniquely strong on the intricacies of housing policy in Portland, as they work for the city as a Housing Program Specialist. Chris’s platform is centered around Living Wages, (A) Safety Net, and Entrepreneurship. We get extra wonky into the wonkiness and its an exciting conversation. Please listen and share.

“When we criminalize existence, no one’s winning.”

“One of the things that I’ve learned in my time in both the non-profit world and government service for low income folks: The number one intervention for poverty is cash. Give people money, they will spend it wisely. I know it is very unpopular to think of just handing someone money and letting them do what they think is the right thing to do with it, but it is effective. And living wage is one way (to do that.)”

– Chris Flanary

Chris for Portland

“When we criminalize existence, no one’s winning.” “One of the things that I’ve learned in...

11/01/2023

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10/21/2023

Latest episode is up!

Tim talks with David Burnell, District 2 candidate.

https://www.progressportland.org/2023/10/20/episode-4-david-burnell-district-2-candidate/

https://www.davidforportland.com/

“We can hold the police department accountable. It might get politically ugly, but you know-...