Police Officer Apology Video, Mayor Mapps (?), and No Foil For Fentanyl Smokers

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the county backtracking on a fentanyl harm reduction initiative, Commissioner Mingus Mapps announcing his mayoral run, and an apology video from a Portland police officer. Plus, a highly important detour into the Jonah Hill texts scandal. Willamette Week city hall reporter Sophie Peel and our lead producer John Notarianni join host Claudia Meza to discuss this week's news stories. Headlines discussed in the episode: Multnomah County Reverses Plans to Distribute Foil to Fentanyl Smokers [Willamette Week] In His Mayoral Run, Mingus Mapps Wants to Lead "Portland 2.0" [Portland Mercury] Portland Police Officer Apologizes to Photographer Struck in the Head With Baton During 2020 Protest [Portland Mercury] Police officer Corey Budworth's apology video Video of the assault incident More on the Jonah Hill texts scandal here . More on the city’s non-emergency line here . Previously aired episode mentioned on the show: Commissioner Mapps on His Plan to Increase Traffic Stops 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 Twitter and Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .