PSU Politically Targeted (Again), More Sidewalk Drama, and Fixing Our Crumbling Streets

A city councilor threatens to withhold funds for a Portland State University project. The city is possibly repaying a local business owner for over $100,00 in sidewalk improvements. And we dig into the latest city audit tackling our crumbling infrastructure. Joining host Claudia Meza on today's Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland City Councilor Threatens PSU Project Funding Over Response to Pro-Palestinian Library Takeover [Oregonian 🔒] Portland Mayor Calls for City and State To Repay Subject of KATU Investigation [KATU] Audit Proposes a Fix To Address Portland’s Quickly Deteriorating Infrastructure [OPB] Asset Management: Strategic and Coordinated Approach Needed To Take on City’s Long-Standing Issues [City of Portland] 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 25th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Cozy Earth - Use code COZYPORTLAND for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.