Fundraising
Betsy discusses the difficulty of raising funds and changes in Portland city government.
31 Jan 202415min
Silos and such
Betsy gives her take on government silos and the impact on solving problems like homelessness.
24 Jan 202420min
Of Legislative Days, the short session and the 2024 election
Betsy discusses Legislative Days, the short 2024 session, and what's at stake in the November election.
17 Jan 202419min
Knives, homelessness and drugs
Betsy talks about the continuing. crime problems in Portland, her efforts to fix a voter-passed legalization of drugs and the lack of a system to help people find drug treatment system.
10 Jan 202421min
Looking ahead in 2024
Betsy talks about Oregon's kicker, the 2024 campaign season and the importance of voting.Betsy also mentions this piece from Pamela Fitzsimmons. https://open.substack.com/pub/portlanddissent/p/say-the...
3 Jan 202413min
Portland Clean Energy Fund
Betsy talks about the Portland Clean Energy fund that collects a 1% surcharge on local sales at large retailers to fund local energy decarbonization projects, specifically targeted to help residents m...
27 Dec 202310min
Blobbies
Betsy talks about Oregon State agencies spending thousands of dollars to design spokesblobs.
20 Dec 202321min
2024 Elections
Betsy looks ahead to the 2024 election.
13 Dec 202315min
