School Board's Signal Scandal, the Rise of Gen Z Mayors, and the Tale of the Pearl District Scammer
We’re talking about a pretty big resignation coming soon from the leadership ranks of Portland Public School, as well as updates on the shady vendor contracts Prosper Portland's executive director gave out to his friends. Plus, a man living in the Pearl is going to jail for extensive mail and identity theft, and Clackamas County elects three Gen Z mayors. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer John Notarianni.
Discussed in today's episode:
Clackamas County is giving peak Gen Z mayor vibes [OPB]
Portland Public Schools Chief of Staff Will Resign Early Next Year [Willamette Week]
Union Calls for Outside Investigation Into Prosper Portland Executive Director’s Contracts With Friends [Willamette Week]
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