Episode 9: SARAH IANNARONE STATE OF TRANSPORTATION + City election TEA
This week we’ll find out more about transportation, get an inside look at what it’s like to run for office in Portland, and of course the week’s best events.
Intro
Oregon Legislature ended yesterday - Julia Shumway of the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports:
Enacted campaign finance limits - but it won’t go to effect until 2027
Recriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs / $211 million for treatment
$376 million for infrastructure and incentives to build houses and gave cities the option to more easily add new land to build housing
And see episode 05 where Julia gave us a 101 on what happens during Legislative Sessions.
Portland
We welcome The Street Trust’s Executive Director, Sarah Iannarone who gets us updated on The Street Trust's work, and the state of transportation in Portland.
What's The Street Trust?
Why does that matter?
Who's involved?
For those who don't follow this type of policy - what is important to know?
What's your ideal Portland in terms of transportation?
What are some of the events you do?
Check out The Street Trust's "Rent to Own" program, and We Bike events on their website.
Tea
We welcome Sarah back to talk about her personal experience running for office, and how to manage life in the public eye.
Sarah ran for mayor in 2020. She gives us insight on looking back at that 4 years later.
Is she excited about charter change/ city transition?
What is her advice to people who are running for office this year?
How can they take care of themselves as people while being in the public eye?
Party
This week's top events:
Sneaks and Drinks - Sunday 3/10 at 12pm at Alberta Street Pub
Alvin Ailey - March 12-13
Shen Yun next week at the Keller Auditorium
Academy Awards - Sun, Mar 10, 4:00 PM
The Oscars will air on ABC. The awards show can also be streamed live on services including Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV
Black Artists of Oregon closes on 3/17!
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Guest Info
Sarah Iannarone
Sarah Iannarone is the Executive Director of The Street Trust, Oregon’s leading advocacy group for equitable, low-carbon mobility. With expertise in sustainable cities from her doctoral studies at Portland State University, Sarah’s experience spans early years as a professional chef and restaurateur to urban placemaker to international urban policy expert to candidate for local office. These days she's actively leading conversations about Oregon's transportation future and how we can balance agency budgets while getting the investments we need to meet community mobility needs and stop the epidemic of traffic fatalities on our streets.
The Street Trust
Mission & Vision: The Street Trust is a membership advocacy organization representing all street users regardless of mode.
They work at the literal intersections of an ongoing transportation crisis. The Street Trust is driven by a passion for complete streets, rooted in the belief we can stop preventable death resulting from inequality, lax safety, and climate change.
They advocate to ensure voters and policy makers see the universal benefits when we prioritize transportation safety, accessibility, equity, and climate. They educate decision-makers in the comprehensive solutions for the people who use our streets, in support of our members, our partners, and everyone who travels in and through our state.
