About this episode
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the first rollout of Mayor Ted Wheelers’ Alchemy-managed shelter sites, the wrangling of our city’s Clean Energy Fund, and the controversial attempts by certain city council members to modify the voter-approved charter reform. Joining host Claudia Meza in this week’s news roundup are Portland Mercury’s news editor, Courtney Vaughn , and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni . Headlines discussed in the episode: Portland's First Temporary Mass Shelter Site Will Open This Month [Portland Mercury] Portland’s Massive Clean Energy Fund Makes Strides in Accountability, Management, Auditor Says [Oregonian 🔒] Spirited City Council Discussion on Proposed Changes to Charter Reform Measure Resolves Little [Willamette Week] Ranked choice voting explainer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq7N2hmX9FI 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 .