Episode Details

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Commissioner Rubio walking back her proposal to allocate some of the interest from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) to the Portland Street Response and Governor Tina Kotek creating an office for her spouse within her administration. We’re also diving into our mailbag for more cocktail bar recommendations and friend-making tips from our listeners. Host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni round up the midweek news.

Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:

• Commissioner Carmen Rubio Flip-Flops on Proposal To Financially Aid Portland Street Response [Oregonian]
• Governor’s Office Confirms That First Lady Has State-Paid Office Space and, Starting Monday, Staff [Willamette Week]
• Gov. Tina Kotek Considering Creating Office of First Spouse [Oregonian]

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

• Go to These Bars for Great Cocktails [City Cast Portland]
• How To Make Friends in Portland [City Cast Portland]

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