❤️ Portland’s ‘hot socialist summer’

Portland’s ‘Hot Socialist Summer’

Portland is at the forefront of the “hot socialist summer” — as the only major city in America where a third of the City Council are socialists. And that leftwing bloc on City Council is impacting the local agenda in key ways, alarming downtown business interests and even sparring with the governor on her efforts to reduce taxes on high-income Portland residents. [Willamette Week]

Trump Tax Bill Halts a Local Streets Project

After the Trump tax bill passed, the city announced plans to halt a $38 million project to fix up North and Northeast Broadway between 7th Avenue and the Broadway Bridge, citing the likelihood that the city would lose its funding. A provision of the bill appears to claw back money that hasn’t been sent out to grant recipients of the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant program, including for work related to the Rose Quarter. [Oregonian]

Release Ordered After First Arrest at Immigration Court

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a transgender woman from Mexico, who is seeking asylum and was the first person arrested outside federal immigration court in Portland this year. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio found that the woman had been “actively misled” in agreeing to drop her previous immigration case. [Willamette Week]

Portland's Best Breakfast Sandwiches

Where do you find the tastiest breakfast sandwiches in Portland? Today the City Cast Portland podcast offers some picks, including:

• Dawnbringer
• Better Half
• Two of Us [City Cast Portland 🎧]

The sweltering heat of the last two days inspired today’s quiz about Portland’s past. Can you trust your sense of how much time has passed since recent events? And how well do you know ancient Portland history?

The first question links to an interactive quiz.

Each week, we’re hearing about favorite local spots and organizations from City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city. Today we have some food-and-drink-related shoutouts:

• Bastion Coffee Roasters | North Mississippi Avenue | “In a city that loves coffee, this spot rises above. Jasen takes such pride in what he does and it shows.” — Leah Fox
• West Coast Diner | North Lombard Street | “They have tasty breakfast and lunch every day. Friendly owners, attentive staff.” — Nicole Corbin Lawson
• Momo Sushi | Lake Oswego | “Momo Sushi has good value, especially during happy hours, and a very delicious vegan sushi option.” — Miguel Saiz

Become a City Cast Portland Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast!