Catching Auto Thieves, Shady City Contractors, and Portlanders' Biggest Concerns

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city’s recently launched auto and retail theft task force, a Portland resident survey that’s tracked our most common concerns, and a city contractor that’s been overcharging victims of theft and vandalism. Joining host Claudia Meza are the Oregonian's city hall reporter, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh , and City Cast Portland lead producer John Notarianni. Stories discussed in today’s episode: MultCo auto theft task force makes “high profile” arrest after record thefts [KOIN] Portland, Multnomah County to unveil details of planned crackdown on car and retail theft [Oregonian] Portland’s “greatest” challenge? For some residents, cost of living tops homelessness [Oregonian] Contractor overcharged Portland property owners for boarding up broken windows, doors, report finds [Oregonian] 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 .