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City Cast PortlandMayor Keith Wilson. Plus, More Election Results and Good NewsToday on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland’s new mayor-elect, as well as breaking down the City Council races and a handful of headlines that have absolutely nothing to do with the election. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and Jake Weigler, a local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis.Discussed in Today’s Episode:
2024 Oregon General Election Results [Oregonian]
Elections Results [Multnomah County Elections]
UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County [Portland Mercury]
How Portland’s Rose City Rollers B...2024-11-0838 minCity Cast PortlandA New Mayoral Frontrunner, Metro Counties Sue for Addiction Help, and More People DowntownToday on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a longshot mayoral candidate jumping ahead in the polls, the possible reasons downtown Portland foot traffic is increasing, and the two Portland metro counties suing the state for more addiction services funds. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Jake Weigler, a local political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Portland Mayoral Hopeful Once Considered a Long Shot is Best Positioned to Win, Poll Finds [Oregonian🔒]
Despite Continued...2024-10-1836 minCity Cast PortlandTop Mayoral Candidates Under Fire, Illegal Donation Swapping, and MAX Fare EvasionsToday on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the bonanza of traffic violations that two leading mayoral candidates have on their records, the campaign contribution swapping that most of our city candidates are engaged in, and the spike in fare evasion on TriMet’s MAX trains. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Jake Weigler, a Portland political strategist and partner at the consulting firm Praxis, and our very own producer Giulia Fiaoni.Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Carmen Rubio, a Leading Candidate for Portland Mayor, Racked Up 150 Parking, Traffic...2024-09-1337 min
Profound Life Change StoriesWorking Behind the Scenes in Politics (With Jake)Jake Weigler is an Oregon native who has worked in politics at the national, state, and local levels for over 22 years. Get an insider look at how political change happens, factors to consider before running for office, and the nature of working behind the scenes in politics. A must listen for any folks thinking about running for office or wanting to know how to get involved with the democratic process. His political consulting company, Praxis Political, supports candidates and issues throughout Oregon and Jake has been a part of the environmental movement as well as gun safety...2023-06-011h 15