Why So Many Portlanders Are Dissatisfied, Kicker Predictions, and Big Pink’s Big Loss

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest Oregon state kicker tax credit predictions, our new state economist, and U.S. Bank’s departure from Portland’s iconic Big Pink skyscraper. Plus, we’re breaking down some survey results highlighting the contrast between what Portlanders think we should prioritize as a city and what City Hall actually does best. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan Vance, and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: There’s a Gulf Between the Tasks That Portlanders Value Highest and the Ones They Think the City Does Best [Willamette Week] Oregon Hires Wall Street Pro As New State Economist, Filling the Job That Forecasts the Kicker [Oregonian 🔒] U.S. Bank To Leave Portland’s Big Pink Skyscraper [Oregonian] Oregon’s Controversial, Insanely Huge, $5.61 Billion ‘Kicker’ Tax Credit [🎧 City Cast Portland] That photo of the economists: Oregon’s top economists have quit. Now who will calculate kicker? [Oregonian 🔒] Plus, check out these resources on how to stay safe during the heatwave! 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 September 6th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare