Today 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 Exodus of Office Workers, Downtown Portland Foot Traffic Is on the Upswing [KGW] 2 Portland-Area Counties are Suing Oregon Over Money to Fight Addiction [OPB] 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 [email protected], 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 sponsor of this October 18th episode: MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices