City Administrator Michael Jordan’s Proposal To Fix Portland’s Colossal Budget Deficit

Portland is facing a sizable budget deficit, with $93 million in general fund cuts needed to balance next year's budget. We got our first look at what those cuts could mean a few weeks ago, when Portland's new City Administrator Michael Jordan released his preliminary budget recommendations . Today on City Cast Portland, Jordan talks with host Claudia Meza about his proposal to the mayor and City Council for addressing severe budget challenges with extraordinary changes. Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. 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 April 3rd episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order TEDx Portland - use code RADIO13 for 13% off