Too Many ‘Non-Serious’ Political Candidates? Plus, Portland Leaders Respond to Trump's Threat and City Council Loses Opportunity

This week, Mayor Wilson asked Portlanders for donations to help with his new overnight shelters. Also, national consulting firm HR&A rescinded its offer of free services to Portland City Council, and the city Elections Division has proposed hiking candidate filing fees to discourage non-serious candidates from running for office. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall Reporter Sophie Peel and our own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Governance Consultant That Sought To Help City Council Drops Out of Procurement Process [Willamette Week] ​​Mayor Wilson Asks for Portlanders’ Aid With Shelters [Willamette Week] Oregon Leaders Prepare Response After Trump Floats National Guard in Portland [Central Oregon Daily] Portland Proposes Hiking Candidate Filing Fees to Deter ‘Non-Serious’ Runs for Office [Oregonian] Election Feedback Survey (Summer 2025) [ Portland.gov ] Apply here to be Social Media Manager at City Cast Portland! 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 . Learn more about the sponsors of this September 12th episode: Energy Trust Lan Su Chinese Garden Veganizer D'Amore Law pFriem Family Brewers Window Nation DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% of MUBI