EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 27 MIN
Millions of Unspent Housing Dollars and the Controversial Firing of Portland’s Housing Director
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Today, we’re looking into how the Portland Housing Bureau director, a leading expert on affordable housing, was fired by our mayor and what the move says about the continuing power struggle in city government. Plus, we dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek round-up is Portland Mercury's housing and homelessness reporter, Jeremiah Hayden. Discussed in Today's Episode: Former Housing Director Says She Was Told Not to Disclose Millions in Unspent Funds [Portland Mercury] Is Seattle Better Than Portland? [City Cast Portland] 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: Breakside Brewery The Watermark Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off
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