A Pressure Cooker of a Mayoral Race, the Latest MLB Plans, and No to Middle Class Workers

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about all the twists and turns in the mayoral race, another plan to bring MLB to our city, and the Oregon Labor Bureau’s incendiary message to our state government. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Rene Gonzalez and Carmen Rubio Are Headed for a Showdown [Willamette Week] Portland Diamond Project in Late-Stage Talks To Buy Zidell Yards [WIllamette Week] Oregon Labor Bureau Will Begin Dismissing Wage Claims From Workers Earning More Than $53K [Oregonian🔒] 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 sponsor of this September 27th episode: Visit Vancouver