Mayor Wilson’s $28M Homelessness Plan, James Beard Award Nominees, and A Smelly DMV?

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Mayor Keith Wilson’s plan to give shelter to people living outside, the terrible condition that led to the closing of a busy East Portland DMV location, and the Portland chefs and restaurants nominated for this year’s James Beard Awards. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Pettiest Portland Gripes [City Cast Portland 🎧] Portland Mayor Keith Wilson Pitches $28M Plan To End Unsheltered Homelessness [OPB] What Happens to Unhoused People’s Possessions After a Sweep? [City Cast Portland 🎧] Oregon DMV Closing East Portland Location After Complaints to Landlord [Oregonian] Oregon Chefs, Restaurants Named Among 2025 James Beard Awards Semifinalists [Oregonian] How Oregon Made Food Writer James Beard Legendary [City Cast Portland 🎧] We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card – and City Cast City swag. 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 January 24th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST