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Back to EpisodesA New Mayoral Frontrunner, Metro Counties Sue for Addiction Help, and More People Downtown
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a longshot mayoral candidate jumping ahead in the polls, the possible reasons downtown Portland foot traffic is increasing, and the two Portland metro counties suing the state for more addiction services funds. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Jake Weigler, a local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Portland Mayoral Hopeful Once Considered a Long Shot is Best Positioned to Win, Poll Finds [Oregonian🔒]
- Despite Continued Exodus of Office Workers, Downtown Portland Foot Traffic Is on the Upswing [KGW]
- 2 Portland-Area Counties are Suing Oregon Over Money to Fight Addiction [OPB]
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