Downtown Shops Facing Eviction, Kicker Revamp, and Who Has the New City Council’s Ear?

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the future of the state kicker tax refund, what our new City Council’s policy interests could look like, and several businesses downtown that are being forced out of their building. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Multnomah County Heading Towards $21 Million Shortfall Next Year, Officials Say [Oregonian] Goodbye to Record-Breaking Kicker Tax Rebates? Oregon’s New State Economist Revamps Revenue Forecast [Oregonian] Portland City Hall Power Rankings [Willamette Week] ‘Ruined My Life’: Portland Business Owners Shocked by Notice to Vacate Building [KPTV] 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 November 22nd episode: Forrit Credit Union