Citizen411

Join Teresa and Tracy to examine the work of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address the national and global climate crisis. The guests are Sharon Brown and Marsha Maupoux. This organization builds upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowers supporters to […]

Our guest this month is third term Vancouver City Council member Ty Stober. We thought Ty was so deep and fascinating last month, with guest Jamie Spinelli that we are offering a Part II of “talkin’ about the City”. In this episode, we are concentrating on the City’s Comprehensive Growth Plan with Ty.

February’s Citizen 411 will feature Ty Stober, City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem, and Jamie Spinelli, Homeless Response Manager at the City of Vancouver. This month Tracy and Teresa begin a two part series on the unhoused and on Vancouver’s Comp Plan. How is City dealing with the seemingly intractable problem of providing housing

Our guest this month is Will Campbell, Associate Editor of the Columbian. He is a fourth generation co-owner of The Columbian. He graduated in 2017 from the University of Oregon with a journalism degree. Will assists in the newsroom’s innovation, public outreach and leads the award-winning Community Funded Journalism program that added five additional reporters

Temple Lentz is currently the President and CEO of the Historic Trust. An exceptional leader, Temple has made her mark leading Vancouver non-profits and social media efforts for beyond the last decade. Hear what’s happening at the Historic Trust, but also – Citizen 411 wants to figure out what makes this phenomenal practitioner of civics

Do you know the vital work and issues of the Port of Vancouver? Join guest Port Commissioner Jack Burkman to explore wind energy, safe and efficient freight, Terminals 1 & 5, siting the I-5 Bridge, balancing environmental vs business interests, transparency of information, and developing a skilled workforce. Burkman has a long tradition of serving

It’s an Election Special at Citizen 411!Join Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey to discuss basic questions and answers about voting in Clark County. After the break, Tracy and Teresa discuss what some of the local issues are – and what to know before you cast your vote. They share tips to consider from the League

In 2022, the Clark County Council created a new Jail Services Administration. Join administrator David Shook to learn how the transition has gone, exploring issues from inmate disability to handling contraband to the needs of staff, and the difficult work they do. Shook also discusses the need to build a new jail.

The right to health care is fundamental to a responsible democracy. Everyone should have access to affordable, quality healthcare across a full spectrum of services, from preventive care to hospitalization. Join guests Alan Unell and Voki Hovagimian from Healthcare Advocacy to discuss challenges in the current delivery models as well as what a publicly funded,

Our guest is Sami Alloy, the Deputy Director of Pro-Choice Washington. Discover how she advocates ensuring that all people in Washington have equitable access to reproductive health care and safety as well as to advance the intersectional policy change, she seeks.