Recorded On: September 28, 2018
Air Date: October 1, 2018
In anticipation of the general election in November, the City Club of Eugene welcomes back Marty Wilde and Mark Herbert for the Oregon’s Eleventh State House District Candidates Forum. This was an opportunity to learn more about both candidates and have them respond to questions. The Lane County League of Women Voters provided the format and helped in selecting the written questions and keeping the time. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald is the forum moderator.
Democratic Candidate
Marty Wilde
Born on the UO campus, Marty Wilde grew up on an organic farm in the Coast Range. Thanks to food stamps, Medicaid, and public schools, he graduated college and joined the military to pay forward the support he had received from Oregonians. After 23 years of military service, 3 deployments, extensive volunteer service with the city and state to protect children and the elderly, and service as the director of a non-profit, he is seeking to continue Rep. Phil Barnhart’s advocacy for education, healthcare, and a fair shot for all Oregonians.
Republican Candidate
Mark Herbert
Thirty years of experience as a management consultant, business and human resources executive with a focus in human resources, organizational development, and strategic planning. Client base represents Health Care, Financial services, Food Processing, High Technology, Education, and Not for Profit Sectors. His prior governmental experience includes being the Former Lane County Planning Commission member and chairperson. Former Board member of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Lane Metro Partnership.
Copyright KLCC, 2018
