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Special Episode with Mike Cully, LOC Executive Director Apr 23, 2020

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Due to the Coronavirus crisis and the closure of our offices, we have put the creation and publication of regular podcast episodes on hiatus until further notice. However, by utilizing technology, we have published this special episode featuring LOC Executive Director Mike Cully discussing the unique and important role the LOC has played on a state and national level. Mike also shares what LOC staff have been doing behind the scenes to make sure that our member cities have the information they need to make informed decisions as we move through this challenging time.

Inside the Capitol - Week of March 2, 2020 Mar 06, 2020

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is guest host LOC Legislative Analyst, Jenna Jones and LOC Lobbyist, Scott Winkels.

Inside the Capitol - Week of February 24, 2020 Feb 28, 2020

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Legislative Analyst, Jenna Jones.

Here are links to the items that Jenna mentioned on this week's episode:

SB 1530, HB 4001, SB 1567, SB 1565, HB 4079, HB 4071, HB 4070, and SB 1536

Inside the Capitol - Week of February 17, 2020 Feb 21, 2020

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Lobbyist, Ariel Nelson.

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Here are links to the items that Ariel mentioned on this week's episode:

SB 1530, HB 4001, SB 1567, SB 1565, HB 4167, and HB 4010

EP 35: Oregon Mayors attend the US Conference of Mayors Feb 20, 2020

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In our latest City Focus podcast, hear the story of how two mayors – Beaverton's Denny Doyle and Sandy's Stan Pulliam – traveled to Washington D.C. to join forces with mayors across the country and effectively advocate for their cities at the federal level on key infrastructure issues.

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USMayors.org

Inside the Capitol - Week of February 10, 2019 Feb 14, 2020

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Lobbyist, Tracy Rutten.

Here are links to the items that Tracy mentioned on this week's episode:

SB 1530, HB 4079, HB 4043, SB 1536, HB 4001, SB 1567, SB 1565, HB 4149, and HB 4103

Inside the Capitol- Week of February 3, 2020 Feb 07, 2020

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It's time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what's happening this week in Salem here is LOC Lobbyist, Mark Gharst.

Here are links to the items that Mark mentioned in this week's episode:

SB 1530, HB 4079, SB 1525, HB 4043, SB 1536, HB 4001, SB 1567, SB 1565 and SB 1541

EP 34: Profiles in Leadership - Mayor Cathy Clark Feb 06, 2020

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In our latest episode, Keizer Mayor Cathy Clarks sits down for a personal conversation about her local government journey, receiving the James C. Richards award for leadership, and what she sees on the horizon for the city of Keizer.

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Link to EP 15 – Mid-Willamette Valley Homelessness Initiative podcast

EP 33: 2020 Legislative Session - Crystal Ball Jan 23, 2020

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Recently, the Oregon Legislature completed their final "legislative days" in advance of the short session that starts February 3. This session is confined to 35 days, which means it concludes on March 8. Legislative days represents the final check-in on priority bills from both chambers and party leadership.

The LOC's priorities for 2020 remain an extension of the 2019 priorities set by the League's eight policy committees. During the short session, the LOC government relations team will focus on:

A broadband bill, LC 1(a rerun of HB 2184 that did not pass in 2019);
Additional mental health resources;
Water quality infrastructure funding; and
Working with the governor's office on wildland fire preparedness.

LOC's government relations team has already met with all levels of leadership to share city priorities, including budget requests. A small group of city leaders recently joined LOC Executive Director Mike Cully and Legislative Director Jim McCauley this week for a meeting with Governor Brown.

In this episode of City Focus, Legislative Director Jim McCauley breaks down the LOC's 2020 priorities and explains what cities might expect from this short session.

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Jim McCauley, Legislative Director

LOC Legislative Advocacy Staff Contacts

EP 32: Elected Demographics - Who are Oregon's mayors & councilors? Jan 09, 2020

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In our latest City Focus podcast, we take a look at the results of our 2018 survey of 384 responses from individuals who have chosen to represent their cities as Mayors and Councilors.

City Elected Official Demographics Survey Report

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