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An Arts Tax Increase

City Council approved a change to the Arts Tax that’ll increase the amount individuals pay to $50. But the new ordinance also exempts a lot more Portlanders — only individuals making at least $20,000 will pay it, instead of the low previous bar of anyone making at least $1,000. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Council Passes a Law Enforcement Mask Ban

Over the objections of the police union, Portland City Council passed a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks and a requirement that they display basic identification — badge, name, and agency. The ordinance doesn’t exempt federal officers. But even supporters say it won’t unmask federal immigration agents, because of an April ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned California’s similar law requiring visible identifications. [Willamette Week]

• In case you missed it: On our podcast, City Councilor Sameer Kanal explained why he championed the mask ban. [City Cast Portland 🎧]

Salt & Straw’s New Celebrity Chef Flavors

Starting today, Salt & Straw is launching a series of new flavors from celebrity chefs, including caramelized plantain with spicy pecan toffee (from Portland chef Gregory Gourdet) — as well as Starling sweet potato buckwheat crumble (from Dan Barber of New York’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns) and Hong Kong milk tea with toasted white chocolate (from “Top Chef” winner Mei Lin). [Oregonian]

Last week’s mural was painted by Rather Severe — a collaboration between artists Travis Czekalski and Jon Stommel. It’s located on the side of Voicebox Karaoke, at Northwest Hoyt Street and 21st Avenue.

For the one reader who knew the location this week, the mural is a bit of a good luck charm: “It’s my landmark to know I’m turning down the right street to find a parking spot,” writes reader Esther.

A shoutout to Esther!

This week’s scavenger hunt comes from reader Stephan Vertal:

Where is this public art?

Please click here to submit the location — and, for unofficial bonus points, anything you know about it.

If you’re new to the newsletter, there’s a scavenger hunt every Friday. In next week’s newsletter, I’ll reveal the answer and shout out the first 10 readers who respond correctly.

📸 Want to submit a photo? Please email me a snapshot of somewhere in the Portland metro area, and we’ll consider it for an upcoming “Where Is It?” segment!