Mayor Keith Wilson. Plus, More Election Results and Good News
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland’s new mayor-elect, as well as breaking down the City Council races and a handful of headlines that have absolutely nothing to do with the election. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Jake Weigler, a local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- 2024 Oregon General Election Results [Oregonian]
- Elections Results [Multnomah County Elections]
- UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County [Portland Mercury]
- How Portland’s Rose City Rollers Became Roller Derby Champions Again [Portland Mercury]
- Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival Returns for Another Year Showcasing True LGBTQ+ Stories [Willamette Week]
- Penn Cove Orcas Make Their First Return to the Site of Brutal 1970 Killings [Green Matters]
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