An LGBTQ+ Clinic’s Scandal, Outside Money Floods the Election, and Mismanaged Affordable Housing

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a Philadelphia activist’s lie causing trouble at a local therapy office, all the money coming from who-knows-where in Oregon’s upcoming elections, and the latest audit looking into the city’s affordable housing mandate. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: A Disgraced Philadelphia Activist Landed a Job at a Portland Therapy Clinic. The Therapists Quit. [Willamette Week] Flood of 11th-Hour Donations, Big Outside Spending Boosts Maxine Dexter in Race for Congress [Oregonian 🔒] Last-Minute Outside Spending Floods Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Race [Willamette Week] Portland Officials Used Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing to Cover Own Costs, City Watchdog Finds [Oregonian 🔒] Portland Program That Requires Developers Build Affordable Housing is Falling Short, Audit Finds [OPB] 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 .