JANUARY 14, 2022, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A5
Oregonians invited to ‘Let’s
Talk’ session to share what they
want from an Oregon governor
News organizations and nonprofi t
groups in Oregon have teamed up to
learn what voters want candidates for
governor to be talking about as they com-
pete for votes. They seek Oregonians to
participate in a “Let’s Talk,” 90-minute
virtual listening session to share their
understanding of the race through the
media. There is no cost to join in this
nonpartisan event.
Voters would join others via the Zoom
platform to discuss off the record what
information they want to know about the
candidates – and what they don’t want
to hear. The intent is for news organiza-
tions to provide reporting in the coming
months that serves the interests and
needs of Oregonians instead of candi-
dates and their campaigns.
The governor’s race promises to be
one of the most important in recent
Oregon history with several high-profi le
candidates and a state reeling from the
pandemic and political divides.
The eff ort is led by the Oregon Capital
Chronicle, a nonprofi t digital news
service focused on state government and
politics; Rural Development Initiatives,
a nonprofi t focused on community
vitality in rural Oregon; and the Agora
Journalism Center, part of the University
of Oregon School of Journalism and
Communication in Portland.
“It is important to know what is on
the minds of Oregon’s voters as we enter
the primary season for our state’s next
governor. It will help us direct our news
resources in the direction of interest to
citizens,” said Lyndon Zaitz, publisher of
the Keizertimes.
“We look forward to hearing from
diverse groups representing small com-
munities throughout Oregon, to make
sure we understand what’s important to
people as we consider who the next gov-
ernor should be,” said Jennifer Groth,
director of Policy and Partnerships at
Rural Development Initiatives.
“Understanding and fulfi lling the pub-
lic’s information needs to inform their
decision at the ballot box is a critical
democratic role for the media. Listening
is a key fi rst step.” said Andrew DeVigal,
director of the Agora Journalism Center.
Sessions with voters grouped in their
region will take place by the end of
February.
To participate Oregonians can go
to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
8JV25WF to submit their interest along
with basic information. The deadline for
expressing interest is Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Salem Keizer Public Schools partners with
community for informative safety series
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will host
a three-part virtual series together with
district, school and community leaders
on safety in local schools.
Each session will have a moderated
panel discussion with an opportunity for
questions including district and school-
based safety, security and counseling
Salem-Keizer schools and how they can
continue to partner with district and
community leaders to support safe and
welcoming schools. Participants will
have the opportunity to ask questions
through a moderated Q&A with panelists
and learn more about upcoming sessions.
Language interpretation, including ASL,
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staff , local law enforcement and commu-
nity organization partners. Panelists will
vary for each session.
Part One: School Safety and
Emergency Procedures, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.
During this session, attendees will
learn about safety protocols and emer-
gency procedures implemented in all
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Part Two: Social Media and Online
Safety, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m.
During this session, attendees will
learn about strategies to improve aware-
ness of what their student posts or shares
online, help their student understand
social responsibility and digital citi-
zenship and prevent online threats and
cyberbullying. Participants will have the
opportunity to ask questions through a
moderated Q&A with panelists and learn
more about the next session. Language
interpretation, including ASL, will be
available.
Part Three: Building a Caring School
Community , March 30, 2022 at 6 p.m.
During this session, attendees will
learn how schools can continue to part-
ner with families and community mem-
bers to create a culture of tolerance and
inclusiveness in all SKPS schools to
promote safe and welcoming learning
environments. Participants will have the
opportunity to ask questions through
a moderated Q&A with panelists and
language and ASL interpreters will be
available.
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