Wilson Hits Shelter Goal, Empty Affordable Units, and Is This Guy Our Next City Administrator?

This week, we’re talking about Mayor Keith Wilson declaring victory on reaching a pivotal goal in his plan to end unsheltered homelessness, and his pick for the new city administrator. Plus, why is Portland’s housing authority currently sitting on nearly a thousand empty affordable apartments? Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Mayor Declares Victory On Homeless Shelter Bed Goal [The Oregonian] Portland’s Housing Authority Sits On 955 Empty Apartments [Willamette Week] Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator [Portland Mercury] 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 December 5th episode: Ace Handyman OMSI YMCA of the Columbia-Willamette