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Eugene Mayoral Candidate Forum

KLCC Mayoral Forum (left to right) Stefan Strek, Kaarin Knudson, Shanae' Joyce Stringer and Michael Dunne
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KLCC Mayoral Forum (left to right) Stefan Strek, Kaarin Knudson, Shanae' Joyce Stringer and Michael Dunne

On this edition of Oregon On The Record; a candidate forum with the three people running to be Eugene's next mayor. The candidates are:

  • Kaarin Knudson: An architect, author and founder of an affordable housing nonprofit.
  • Shanaè Joyce-Stringer: An educator who’s worked at Eugene 4J School District, Lane Education Services District and owns a life-coaching business.
  • Stefan Strek: An entrepreneur and artist.

There are many challenges facing the city and each candidate weighed in on a number of questions relating to issues listeners are most interested in including:

Homelessness and housing
Environmental sustainability
Healthcare services in Eugene
Transportation
Business and economic development
A potential Eugene Emeralds Stadium

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.