A Cannabis Unionization Push, Gonzalez’s Campaign Finance Violations, and No More Joint Office?
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The push to help cannabis workers unionize, the investigation into Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s campaign finance law violation, and why regional leaders are upset with three city commissioners: Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are Willamette Week cannabis reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories discussed this week: Measure 119 Will Ask Oregon Whether To Give Cannabis Workers an Easier Route To Unionize [OPB] Portland Mayoral Candidate Rene Gonzalez Broke Law by Using Taxpayer Money To Edit Wikipedia Page, Auditor Finds [Oregonian]  City’s Sudden Plan to Exit Homelessness Compact Riles Governor, County Chair and Metro President [Willamette Week] Multnomah County chair garners lowest approval rating for a local elected official in recent memory [Oregonian 🔒] 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 sponsors of this October 25th episode: Portland Art Museum League of Women Voters Habitat for Humanity MUBI - You can start streaming for 30 DAYS FREE at mubi.com/citycast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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