Building Bridges
Building Bridges: And That’s a Wrap
On this final segment of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and former Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the reasons for his resignation and the less than supportive attitude of the rest of the City Councilors towards a significant part of the community. Host:...
Building Bridges: The Road Turns
On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper resigned from his office after an unpleasant City Council meeting the previous evening where recently-elected City Councilors Brad Alcorn and Ed Schreiber accused him of unethical behavior and lying by omission....
Building Bridges: Growing Pains
In this episode of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss our town's growth over the years, planning, infrastructure needs, and the urban growth boundary. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions...
Building Bridges: Where There’s a Will
What is the difference between an idea and a completed project? Very often, it just comes down to the will to do it. Join Building Bridges host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper as they talk about the political will in our community to effect change....
Building Bridges: What Matters
Join host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper for this week's segment of Building Bridges, as they discuss what matters, and how silence can be misinterpreted as indifference. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions expressed...
Building Bridges: Both Sides Now
This week on Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper delve into the two issues currently causing a lot of concern in the community: the vandalism at the Democrats' office in Brookings and a neighborhood sign displaying profanity – and how...
Building Bridges: Maybe Yes, Maybe No
Join host Building Bridges Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper as they discuss political and economic theories, critical thinking, and how we end up divided through misunderstanding and lack of clarity about facts. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings...
Building Bridges: Fact or Fiction?
This week on Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper examine some of the myths, generalities, and assumptions that lead to misunderstanding and drive us farther apart. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions...
Building Bridges: You Talkin’ to ME?
In this week's segment of Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the difficulties in finding common ground and even being willing to try, right here in our own community. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper...
Building Bridges: Reviewing the Situation
This week on Building Bridges, host Candice Michel and Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper discuss the Inauguration, and what moving forward might look like here in Brookings. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Brookings Mayor Jake Pieper The opinions expressed here are those of...