Cowlitz Civil Dialogue Project
SCHEDULE
Everything You Need to Know
All 2024 forums are scheduled to be held at the Rose Center at LCC
Cowlitz County Commissioner (Dist 1)
September 11, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
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Republicans Mike Reuter and Steve Rader were selected in the August primary election to compete for the position currently filled by Commissioner Mortensen, who is not seeking re-election. Our forum will provide an opportunity for voters to learn more about these two candidates.
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Cowlitz County Commissioner (Dist 2)
September 18, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
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Republican Steve Ferrell and Democrat Amy Norquist survived a six-candidate field to face off in the general election. The position has been filled by Commissioner Weber, who is not seeking re-election.
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Washington State Senate (Dist 19)
September 25, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
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Incumbent state senator Jeff Wilson and challenger Andi Day will answer panelist questions and provide information to help guide voters' choices in the November general election.
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Washington Congressional District 3
October 2, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
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The position is currently held by Democrat Marie Glusenkamp-Perez, who faces Republican challenger Joe Kent in the general election. Our forum will provide an opportunity for voters to learn more about the two candidates who face each other in a rematch of the 2022 election.
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Past events
How To Heal Our Community
October 20th - 7:30 - 9:00pm
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Seeking ideas on ways to ease the divisiveness, mistrust, and animosity in the community, and how the community can unite to find solutions to local issues like drug abuse, homelessness, and economic stagnation.
Project Organizers
Stephen Warning - Retired Cowlitz Superior Court Judge
Alan Rose - Author & Retired CAP Director of Community Relations
Andre Stepankowsky - Retired Longview Daily News Editor
Richard Green - Retired Episcopal Priest
George Raiter - Former Cowlitz County Commissioner
Michael Strayer - Retired LCC Psychology Faculty
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The Effects of Local Drug Abuse & Addiction
This forth forum will focus on sharing diverse viewpoints about DRUG ABUSE & ADDICTION. Local drug, medical and legal professionals will address issues related to drug abuse, addiction, crime, mental health, with a focus on drug legalization and decriminalization.​
SURVEY: Click here to take a short survey about drug legalization & decriminalization.​
Panel Members
Brad Thurman — Cowlitz County Sheriff
Dallas Delagrange — Tribal Drug Council
Alison Holcomb — ACLU American Civil Liberties Union
Jeb Bolerjack — Medication Assisted Treatment RN & LCC Adjunct Faculy
Panel Moderator
Stephen Warning — Retired Cowlitz Superior Court Judge
HOMELESSNESS
September 22nd - 7:30 - 9:00pm
Local housing advocates, business and city leaders will discuss issues concerning local homelessness.​
Panel Members:
Jo Brewer — Housing advocate
Niki Favela — Catlin Properties Manager
Ha’im Sharif — Love Overwhelming Counselor
Joseph Govednik — Secretary Downtown Kelso Business Assoc.
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Panel Moderator
Stephen Warning — Retired Cowlitz Superior Court Judge
LCC Faculty Resource
Michael Strayer — Psychology & Social Science Instructor​ (retired)
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How to Watch Events
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Click here to watch full video of Homelessness Panel Discussion - Sept 22, 2022 - on YouTube
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Click here to watch live and/or recorded events on local cable channel 29 KLTV
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Here are KLTV replay dates for Sept 22nd's Discussion:
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Sunday Oct 2 - 4:00 PM
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Tuesday Oct 4 - 11:30 AM
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Wednesday Oct 5 - 9:00 PM
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Thursday Oct 6 - 9:00 AM
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Saturday Oct 1st - 9:00 AM & 8:00PM
Event Listed Here
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & THE ENVIRONMENT
September 8th - 7:30 - 9:00pm
Local economy representatives will address the tensions between the economy and developing jobs and safeguarding the environment.​
Panel Members:
Ted Sprague — Economic Development Council
Mike Bridges — Local union Leader & Head of the Kelso Longview Construction Trades
Robert Sudar — Fishing Industries Advocate
Suzanne Donaldson — Cowlitz Tribal Council Member​
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Panel Moderator
Stephen Warning — Retired Cowlitz Superior Court Judge
LCC Faculty Resource
Louis LaPierre — Biology & Environmental Science Instructor​
How to Watch Events
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Click here to watch live and/or recorded events on local cable channel 29 KLTV
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Here are KLTV replay dates for Sept 8th's Discussion: ​
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Wednesday September 14 - 8:00pm Channel 29
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Thursday September 15 - 9:00am Channel 29
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Saturday September 17 - 8:00pm Channel 29
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Sunday September 18 - 3:00pm Channel 29
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Event Listed Here
Civil Discourse in Uncivil Times
- August 18th - 7:30 - 9:00pm
Local political representatives will address the nature of political polarization, its causes and how it can be overcome at a local level.​
Panel Members
Ann Rivers — Republican State Senator
Dean Takko — former Democratic State Senator
Jerry Cooper — Deputy Cowlitz County Republican Chair
Jim Young — Deputy Chair of the Cowlitz Democratic Party​
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Panel Moderator - Stephen Warning, Retired Cowlitz Superior Court Judge
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LCC Faculty Resource - Alex Brehm — Communication Studies Instructor
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LCC Faculty Resource - Joanna Mosser — Political Science Instructor​
Attend In Person
How to Watch Events
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Click here to watch live and/or recorded events on local cable channel 29 KLTV
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Here are KLTV replay dates for August 18th's Discussion:
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Tuesday, September 6 11:30am - channel 29
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Wednesday, September 7 9:00 pm - channel 29
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Thursday, September 8 9:00 am - channel 29
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