Should Portland hire a night mayor?

Debate Over Funding Homeless Services

Revenues from the metro area's homeless services tax are expected to flatten for a couple years before rising again, starting around 2026. There’s an ongoing debate about whether to cut taxes as part of renewing the ballot measure, which is set to expire in 2030. [KGW]

Progress Toward Steele Bridge Skate Park

For two decades, a “crown jewel” of a skatepark has been in the works, but now it’s rolling toward reality. City Council last week approved a land swap between the city and state for the site of the project — at the west end of the Steel Bridge. [Portland Mercury]

86-Year-Old Pedestrian’s Death Sparks Calls for Safety

Neighbors are pushing for more safety improvements along Southeast Powell Boulevard between 52nd and 82nd Avenues after an 86-year-old man died crossing the street. He’d just gotten off the bus. [KGW]

Should Portland Hire a Night Mayor?

Portland has a strong bar, live music, and strip club scene, but unlike 16 U.S. cities, it doesn’t have a “night mayor,” — or in more technical terms, night time economy director — to manage and boost nightlife. Philadelphia's night time economy director Raheem Manning explains why Portland might benefit from one. [City Cast Portland 🎧]