Gubernatorial Forum Preview, Local Leadership & Public Safety Concerns – Newsmakers At Noon 4/20/26

Posted on April 20, 2026

🎙️ Guest: Tina Musshorn joined us to preview an upcoming Republican Governor Primary Forum hosted by the Polk County Republican Women’s Club.

📅 April 23, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 Polk County Fairgrounds, Building B – Rickreall, Oregon

This free, public meet-and-greet event will allow gubernatorial candidates Rep. Ed Diehl, Commissioner Danielle Bethell, and David Medina to present their vision for Oregon and answer questions submitted directly by the club. This is not a debate, but a chance for voters to hear directly from candidates about why they believe they are best suited to lead the state.
🔗 https://www.polkcountyoregonrepublicanwomen.com/

🎙️ Guest: Carlos Barrientos, candidate for Polk County Commissioner, Position 3, joined us to discuss his campaign, priorities, and what voters in Polk County should be paying attention to as the race develops.
🔗 https://www.committeetoelectcarlosbarrientos.com/

🗳️ We also discussed the recent Oregon Republican Party gubernatorial “debate”, including questions about the livestream access, format, moderator performance, and how effectively candidates were able to communicate their positions.

🚔 On the public safety front, new data shows Portland ranking 47th out of 50 major U.S. cities in police officers per capita, raising ongoing concerns about staffing levels, response times, and overall community safety.

A focused conversation on leadership, engagement, and the issues shaping Oregon’s future.

 

Political Broadcast Notice: Appearances by legally qualified candidates are provided in accordance with FCC equal opportunities requirements (47 U.S.C. §315). The views expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the station. Other legally qualified candidates for these offices may request comparable airtime by contacting the station.

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