Sam Adams’ Political Comeback, PPS’s Giant Land Deal, and Plans To Fix Emergency Services

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s stern warning to our underperforming ambulance service provider, Portland Public Schools’ agreement to sell its headquarters to the Albina Vision Trust, and former mayor Sam Adams’ attempt to make yet another political comeback. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director and host of the weekly talk show “The Gap,” Althea Billings, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode: Multnomah County Chair Shares Plan To Address Ambulance Service Crisis [Fox 12] Portland Public Schools Agrees To Sell HQ to Albina Vision Trust for Redevelopment [Oregonian] Former Mayor Sam Adams Prepares To Run for Multnomah County Commissioner [Willamette Week] Oregon Democrats Agree to Stronger Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession [OPB] 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 .