04-24-18 Ethan Strimling
Part 1: In studio is Ray Richardson, David Jones and Rep. Rich Cebra and joining us by phone is Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling. Ray asks him about the Alex Gray decision.Gray pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence assault in October and owns the Waterfront Concerts. Ray then asks him about the proposed mandatory sick time. Ray asks about size exemptions or seasonal workers. Ray asks about the downturn of the economy, what will small business do then. Ray states that the wage increases in a good economy isn’t going to be able to be sustained in a bad economy. There will be a rally on the steps of City Hall at 4:30pm and a hearing at 5:30 tonight.
Part 2: We take a call regarding the segment topic with the Mayor. The panel discuss the topic of business verses employee.