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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 21 MIN

How the Mayor's Shelter Plan Is Playing Out on the Ground

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson campaigned on a promise to end unsheltered homelessness in the city, but how are his policies affecting the people working with Portland’s homeless population every day? Today, we’re checking in with Scott Kerman, executive director of the long-standing Old Town nonprofit Blanchet House, which provides addiction recovery and homeless services. He’s giving us an on-the-ground look at how Mayor Wilson’s policies are taking shape two months in. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson campaigned on a promise to end unsheltered homelessness in the city, but how are his policies affecting the people working with Portland’s homeless population every day? Today, we’re checking in with Scott Kerman, executive director of the long-standing Old Town nonprofit Blanchet House, which provides addiction recovery and homeless services. He’s giving us an on-the-ground look at how Mayor Wilson’s policies are taking shape two months in. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson campaigned on a promise to end unsheltered homelessness in the city, but how are his policies affecting the people working with Portland’s homeless population every day? Today, we’re checking in with Scott Kerman,...

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