A Controversial New Police Unit, PCEF Tax Questioned, and What Is a Soho House?

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the possible changes to the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax (PCEF), the new City Council-approved crowd control unit in the Portland Police Bureau, and the opening of the Soho House — a new luxury social club that’s been called “the Multnomah Athletic Club for hipsters.” Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel, and producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: As Gonzalez Ramps Up Effort to Remodel PCEF Tax, Community Groups Plan a Defense [Willamette Week] Portland Anticipates Presidential Election Protests By Proposing New Police Crowd Control Unit [Oregonian] Portlanders Are Lining Up For Upscale Members-Only Social Club, Soho House [Oregonian] Why Is Soho House, an ‘Exclusive Social Club,’ Opening in Portland of All Places? [Eater Portland] Does Portland Need a Soho House? (Does It Even Want One?) [New York Times] Are You Soho House Material? [Willamette Week] 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 .