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Mayor Asks Nearby Counties To Fund Portland Shelters

Mayor Keith Wilson is asking both Clackamas and Washington counties to help fund the city's shelters at a time when Portland and Multnomah County are facing budget shortfalls. Portland shelters are “key emergency resources” for the adjacent counties, Wilson says. Today, Washington County at least is considering a proposal to send at least $1 million. [Oregonian]

• Context: The city of Portland has a $15 million budget gap for its homeless response funds for next fiscal year, while Multnomah County faces an $87 million shortfall for its Homeless Services Department. [Oregonian]

Uber Issues

The Portland Trail Blazers, Timbers, the Metro Chamber, and others are publicly lobbying against a proposed City Council policy change that would limit how much Lyft and Uber can take from the cost of each ride. The idea is to raise drivers’ pay, but the arts, sports, and business groups argue it will damage downtown’s economy if rides become less economical or accessible. [Willamette Week]

• Related: Uber has said the company will leave Portland if the policy is passed. [Oregonian]
• Benchmark: In Seattle, the cost of rides rose 40% after that city passed a similar policy, according to the business groups. But Councilor Steve Novick, who championed the policies that allowed Uber to come to Portland, is now supporting this policy change, arguing drivers aren’t able to make minimum wage. [Willamette Week]

A New Portland Burger, With a Loyal Following

Bbang, a Korean-influenced burger and fried chicken spot, is becoming well known for one of its most popular dishes: the shrimp burger. “Think rectangular, springy fish ball meets shrimp tempura,” writes the Portland Mercury. It was previously available at the Doyaji, a food truck from the same owners. [Portland Mercury]

• 🦐 Bbang is closed on Tuesdays, but opens tomorrow at 3 p.m.