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City Cast Portland

Mayor Wilson Snubs Progressive Council, Elephants Deli Won't Return to Goose Hollow, and Portland Bridges for Cats

City Cast Portland · Aug 24, 2026 · 35:57

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We're talking about two Portlanders going all out for their cats, Mayor Keith Wilson picking favorites in the upcoming City Council election, and the plans for the fire-damaged Elephant's Delicatessen in Northwest. Joining host Claudia Meza are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Bryan M. Vance, founder of Stumptown Savings (your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter). 

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Discussed in today's episode:

This family built stunning replicas of Portland bridges in their backyard — exclusively for their cats [Oregonian]

Portland mayor picks favorites in upcoming City Council contests [Oregonian]

Possible plans emerge for fire-damaged Elephants Delicatessen [Portland Business Journal]

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