# Councilor Kanal on Why a City Mask Ban Is Needed. Plus, Luxury Mag Says See You at Slim’s

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Published: 2026-05-15T10:00:00+00:00
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We're checking in on the City Hall law enforcement mask ban — and why some are advising against it. Plus, we're reviewing a luxury travel magazine's recent takes on our city. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are District 2 Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal and Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Seven Months In, Councilor’s Police Masking Ban Remains Stuck⁠ [Willamette Week] ⁠Portland mayor cautions against ICE oversight ordinance⁠ [KATU] ⁠Enduringly Quirky Portland, Oregon Is Better Than Ever⁠ [Condé Nast Traveler] 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 15th episode: ⁠PBOT⁠ ⁠TaskRabbit⁠ ⁠D'Amore Law⁠ ⁠Gard Communications⁠

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