PSU Politically Targeted (Again), More Sidewalk Drama, and Fixing Our Crumbling Streets
A city councilor threatens to withhold funds for a Portland State University project. The city is possibly repaying a local business owner for over $100,00 in sidewalk improvements. And we dig into the latest city audit tackling our crumbling infrastructure. Joining host Claudia Meza on today's Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
- Portland City Councilor Threatens PSU Project Funding Over Response to Pro-Palestinian Library Takeover [Oregonian š]
- Portland Mayor Calls for City and State To Repay Subject of KATU Investigation [KATU]Ā
- Audit Proposes a Fix To Address Portlandās Quickly Deteriorating Infrastructure [OPB]
- Asset Management: Strategic and Coordinated Approach Needed To Take on Cityās Long-Standing Issues [City of Portland]
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