The Biggest Issues on Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney’s Desk

Last month, Elana Pirtle-Guiney made history becoming the first president of Portland’s new 12-member City Council. She’ll be driving the conversation on a lot of big issues: Will they support Mayor Keith Wilson’s ambitious new plan to end unsheltered homelessness? And how will the Council deal with a staggering $100 million budget shortfall? Today, host Claudia Meza talks with President Pirtle-Guiney about the council’s priorities, the challenges ahead, and how they plan to move Portland forward despite the financial crunch. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .