City Club Friday Forum District Attorney Debate 3/20/20

Thanks to our sponsors:

Candidates for District Attorney:

Ethan Knight

As a lifelong public servant, Ethan works hard to defend everyday Multnomah County values on the front lines of our justice system, working to keep our communities safe for over two decades.  From the United States Attorney’s office to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office, Ethan has led the prosecution of some of the biggest cases in Oregon’s history ― protecting our national security, our environment, and our neighborhoods. He has been personally recognized with some of the Justice Department's highest awards for his work handling national security cases during the Obama Administration, including by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Now, he’s running for District Attorney to bring a collaborative, community-focused approach to creating a safer and more accessible Multnomah County for all.
 

Mike Schmidt
 

Mike Schmidt currently serves as the executive director of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. In this role, Mike oversees a $90 million budget and spearheads community-based efforts to reform our state’s approach to criminal justice. Mike is also a former high school teacher and frontline prosecutor.

Mike Schmidt has been a resident of Southeast Portland since 2005, when he moved to the city where he met his wife, Clare, a Portland native. They own a small home where they are raising their son, a dog, a cat, and three chickens. Mike enjoys playing darts, board games, watching the Blazers and the Saints, and spending time with his family exploring Oregon. 

This debate will be moderated by CJ Robbins & Andrew Kalloch 

Moderated by CJ Robbins & Andrew Kalloch