# Controversial Homeless Provider on the Chopping Block, Primary Procrastinators’ Guide, and Mailbag

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Podcast: [City Cast Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-portland-5822554)
Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

It's primary election day! We're talking about the Metro Council races, as well as a proposed city budget amendment that would stop funding Portland’s largest homeless services provider. Plus, we'll dig into our mailbag to hear from you, our listeners. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director, Althea Billings, and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Proposed budget amendment would require search for contractor to replace Urban Alchemy [KATU2] What to know about the Metro Council races [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Gard Communications Community Energy Project OMSI

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