Did Commissioner Gonzalez Cry Wolf? Plus, the Bottle Bill’s Ties to Fentanyl

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how some city leaders are saying Oregon’s bottle bill is fueling our fentanyl crisis and whether or not Commissioner Rene Gonzalez cried wolf. Plus, one-star reviews of the city’s most popular romantic destinations. City Cast Portland executive producer John Notarianni and host Claudia Meza round up the midweek news. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Says He Faced ‘Deliberate, Unwanted Physical Contact’ Aboard a MAX Train. Here’s What Video Shows [Oregonian 🔒] Fentanyl Threatens Oregon’s Cherished Bottle Bill [Willamette Week] 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 sponsor of this episode: Bon Coeur Home + Wellness (Use promo code "LOVE15" for 15% off)