The Gaps in Employer-Provided Behavioral Health Care

Eugene Airport

The Eugene Airport seeks to expand, but it needs federal funding. Several federal grants were put on hold when the airport could not comply with demands to ignore Oregon's sanctuary law. Learn about the resolution of this issue and about the airport's expansion plans in this City Club of Eugene podcast. The speakers are City Councilor Greg Evans; Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brittany Quick-Warner; and Eugene Airport director Cathryn Stephens. You may watch the program [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48ieA_YYX_Q] on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on Nov. 14, 2025.

Local School Superintendents

Three area school superintendents give their perspectives on their districts and education in general in this City Club of Eugene podcast. The speakers are Todd Hamilton, then-superintendent of Springfield Public Schools; Miriam Mickelson, superintendent of 4J School District in Eugene; and Kraig Sproles, superintendent of Bethel School District in Eugene. You may watch the program [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adeKc10OBXU] on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on Oct. 31, 2025.

Emerald Ash Borer

Oregon's ash trees are under threat of infestation from the Emerald Ash Borer. In this City Club of Eugene episode, three arborists share their information and suggest countermeasures to maintain the health of these trees during climate change. The speakers are Erik Burke, director of Friends of Trees (Eugene-Springfield); Jeff Chandler, owner of Chandler's Tree Service; and Alby Thoumsin, registered consulting arborist with Sperry Tree Service. You may watch the program [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4jAhcmLwG8] on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on June 26, 2026.

The Gaps in Employer-Provided Behavioral Health Care

Employer-provided health plans may not include behavioral health coverage or it may be fragmented. In this City Club of Eugene podcast, three speakers address the gaps, complications, costs and hopes for behavioral health care provided through employers. The speakers are Stephanie Evans-Wondra, licensed professional counselor with Cascade Health; Pete Kerns, president and CEO of Serenity Lane; and Robert Scheele, manager of large group account management for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NW. You may watch the program [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQiS60-UTvw] on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on November 7, 2025.

Riverfront Development Part 2

Eugene's downtown riverfront is being redeveloped. In the second look at regional development along the Willamette River, attendees of the City Club of Eugene and the City Club of Springfield heard about residential development located between the University of Oregon and the Market District. Speakers were James Atkins, developer with Atkins and Dame; and Will Dowdy, community development coordinator with the City of Eugene. Part 1 of this programming features information on the Glenwood Master Plan Area and is available as a separate podcast. You may watch the program [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLZ6x38_8T0] on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel. This program was recorded on October 17, 2025.