Why Police Are Saying No to Mask Ban, Controversial City Shelter to Close, and Updates on Home Forward Drama

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Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the closing of a controversial overnight shelter in the Pearl District. We have an update on the CEO of Portland’s Housing Authority, Home Forward, taking extravagant vacations on the public’s dime. And we’re breaking down why a citywide law enforcement ban on masks isn’t gaining any traction. Joining me today are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week’s City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: Portland looks to close controversial Pearl District overnight-only shelter [Oregonian] Home Forward Cannot Produce Details of CEO’s 2024 Trip to Hawaii for Insurance Conference [Willamette Week] Seven Months In, Councilor’s Police Masking Ban Remains Stuck [Willamette Week] It’s our spring membership drive! Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/portland. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 24th episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland PaintCare City of Tualatin

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