EPISODE · Aug 25, 2023 · 34 MIN
Wheeler Asks for Troopers and Workers Downtown, Plus Audit Highlights Homeless Services’ Dysfunction
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what the audit of the city and county’s Joint Office of Homeless Services uncovered, and Mayor Ted Wheeler’s big asks at Governor Tina Kotek’s downtown revitalization task force meeting. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are KBOO news director, Althea Billings and lead producer, John Notarianni. Stories discussed in today’s episode: Audit finds internal flaws in Portland-area homeless service agency [OPB] Downtown Portland task force co-chair balks at making workers come to office, even as mayor calls it a priority [Oregonian] Mayor Ted Wheeler wants nearly 100 state troopers to help police Portland [OPB] Previous Episodes Mentioned: From Panang Curry to Pho, Portland’s New Pizza Scene [City Cast Portland 🎧] 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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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what the audit of the city and county’s Joint Office of Homeless Services uncovered, and Mayor Ted Wheeler’s big asks at Governor Tina Kotek’s downtown revitalization task force meeting. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are KBOO news director, Althea Billings and lead producer, John Notarianni. Stories discussed in today’s episode: Audit finds internal flaws in Portland-area homeless service agency [OPB] Downtown Portland task force co-chair balks at making workers come to office, even as mayor calls it a priority [Oregonian] Mayor Ted Wheeler wants nearly 100 state troopers to help police Portland [OPB] Previous Episodes Mentioned: From Panang Curry to Pho, Portland’s New Pizza Scene [City Cast Portland 🎧] 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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