💙 The largest US city to protect polyamorous families?

Legal Protections for Polyamorous Families

City Council advanced legislation that would make Portland the largest U.S. city to enshrine antidiscrimination protections for polyamorous families — if approved by the full City Council next week. As part of a larger policy proposal to protect LGBTQ+ rights, City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane introduced an amendment to explicitly protect “multi-partner or multi-parent families and relationships.”

• Related: Other councilors, including Eric Zimmerman, supported the proposal but raised concerns that the specific protections could attract an “extra spotlight by the Fox Newses of the world” and drum up “undue fervor in the conservative ecosphere.” [OPB]

Gov. Kotek’s Reversal on Universal Preschool

Last summer, Gov. Tina Kotek made a concerted effort to overturn Multnomah County’s free universal preschool program. She issued public rebukes of the tax on high-income earners that funds the program as she signaled support for ultimately failed legislation to kill the program. But now, in an unexpected reversal, she is convening a panel to explore taking the universal preschool program statewide. [Willamette Week]

Big Pink Owner Buys Another Building

Jeff Swickard, who made a fortune in the car dealership business in Nevada, has purchased a second downtown office building. He bought the smaller, but still substantial 267,000-square-foot Five Oak building for $10.5 million — 67% less than its 2014 sale price. The new acquisition sits adjacent to Big Pink, the largest office building in Portland, which Swickard bought last year. “This is a 10-plus year investment horizon,” he said. “This is a long-term waiting game.” [Oregonian]

This mural — entitled “For the People of Lents,” by Molly Mendoza — is located on the side of the Walker Stadium in Lents Park, where the Portland Pickles play. It was “painted in 2020 to show the different faces of Lents,” wrote reader Shana.

A shoutout to José, Sir Jefferson, and Shana, who all identified the location.

This week’s scavenger hunt comes from City Cast Portland’s John Notarianni:

Do you know this spot?

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 on Fridays. In next week’s newsletter, I’ll shout out the first 10 readers who respond correctly and reveal the answer.

📸 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!

Each week, we include favorite local spots and organizations picked by City Cast Portland Neighbors. It’s a member benefit, but it’s also a great way to get to know our city:

• “The Center for Couples & Sex Therapy is a highly specialized, compassionate, and dedicated mental health practice helping people create more pleasure and connection in their life.” — Ellie B.
• “Double shoutout to Larkspur Portland and Wokeface PDX in Foster-Powell. You can order your Wokeface goodies online for local pickup at Larkspur. When you go in, you can shop for plants, fun items and art all made by locals. It’s a lovely and cozy community spot with wonderful owners.” — Misty D.

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