Gonzalez’s Punitive Camping Ban, Unfinished City Projects in SE, and Changing Public School Funding
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about delayed and unfinished city infrastructure projects in Montavilla, how parent fundraising for Portland Public Schools might be changing, and Commissioner Gonzalez’s surprise camping ban proposal. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are City Cast director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode:
- $5M Update to SE Portland Park Will Include New Skatepark, Playground [FOX12]
- Is Portland’s Tradition of Parent Fundraising to Add Teachers at Their Child’s School Near an End? [Oregonian]
- Rene Gonzalez, Candidate for Portland Mayor, Pitches More Punitive Approach to Homeless Campers [Oregonian]
- Vans Staffed with Medical Workers Bring Physical, Mental Health Care to Unhoused Portlanders Where They Are [Oregonian 🔒]
- No Sidewalk? Your Problem. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
- City Camping Ban Revised and Portland’s Giant Powerball Winner. Plus, Plans for 503 Day! [City Cast Portland 🎧]
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