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Our Mayor’s Surprising Sunday Routine, Kotek Blocks Shorter School Years, and Portland's Best Pizza
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- City Cast Portland
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- Apr 20, 2026
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Summary
Today, we're looking into how the mayor’s Sunday routine often involves literally cleaning up Portland, and why Gov. Kotek is squaring off with some of the most powerful education organizations in the state. Plus, we’ll share picks for the best pizza in town. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat [Oregonian] Kotek order blocks Oregon school districts from cutting instruction time to patch budget holes [Oregonian] A Day at the Punk Rock Mall (aka Lloyd Center) [City Cast Portland] 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 [email protected], 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Angel Stech, the Community Engagement Manager of Rose Haven, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 20th episode: Discover Newport International School of Portland PaintCare City of Tualatin