Forum Reflections & Resources
(Mis)Behavior in the Classroom: Carrot, Stick or ..?
August 17, 2023 In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the City Club of Central Oregon's recent event, "(Mis)Behavior in the Classroom: Carrot, Stick, or…?" sheds light on the critical challenges surrounding student behavior and discipline policies. As shifts in student [...]
Open Spaces and Open Houses? The Tradeoffs in Oregon’s Land Use System
UPDATE: Gov. Tina Kotek wants to give cities a chance to bypass state land use laws. But will they? June 15, 2023 This City Club of Central Oregon hosted nationally recognized land use expert Bill Fulton to discuss Oregon’s unique [...]
Bending the Curve: Pathways Out of Houselessness
May 18, 2023 The City Club of Central Oregon hosted its May forum, "Bending the Curve: Pathways Out of Houselessness," at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center. The forum discussed how an optimized, integrated system of care, funding from [...]
Redmond School Board Virtual Candidate Forum
May 4, 2023 All filed candidates in contested races were invited to participate. Position #3: Amanda Page Position #4: Brad Porterfield Position #5: John Campbell and Liz Goodrich Declined to participate: Position #3: Wendell Otto Position #4: Keri Lopez Moderator: [...]
COCC Virtual Candidate Forum
May 3, 2023 Zone 5 (Bend): Diane Berry and Erin Merz Zone 6 (Black Butte, Sisters): Kevin Knight, Jim Porter and Maureen Radon. Micheal Sipe has withdrawn from this race and David E. Price was unable to attend. Moderator: Gerry [...]