Possible State Ban on Fishing and Hunting? Plus, Renaming Cesar Chavez Blvd and Mailbag!
We’re talking about the new name being considered to replace Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard as well as the ballot initiative aiming to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon. We're also diving into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in today's episode:
- 3 years after joining the Greater Idaho cause, Wallowa County votes to stop talking about it [OPB]
- Portland leaders will consider renaming Cesar Chavez Blvd [OPB]
- Oregon initiative that would criminalize hunting, fishing moves a step closer to November ballot [Oregonian]
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