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Portland, Oregon, swears in new government and mayor who campaigned to end homelessness

Portland, Oregon, has sworn in a new government and mayor who campaigned to end homelessness.
The new government aims to address the ongoing issue of homelessness in the city.
The mayor has committed to prioritize solutions for those experiencing homelessness.
Residents are hopeful for a change in the city's approach to homelessness.

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The Business Journals

Portland's new mayor and expanded City Council sworn in

Two weeks from now, Portland's 12 city council members will hit the ground running with their first session.

3 months ago·United States

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OPB

Portland swears in new slate of elected officials

Portland’s incoming government officials were sworn in Thursday at a ceremonial event at downtown Portland’s Newmark Theatre. The event was held two weeks before the new 12-person council, mayor and auditor take office. It offered an opportunity for the new slate of elected officials to introduce themselves to the public.“Today is symbolic,” said Councilor-elect Elana Pirtle-Guiney, who will represent District 2. “But I think the symbolism is im…

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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Swearing in next round of Portland City Council marks historic transition

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The newly-elected members of Portland’s city government were officially sworn in Thursday, marking a historic transition that will define the city’s future after an election with ranked-choice voting. Mayor-elect Keith Wilson was voted into office using Portland’s new ranked-choice voting system, along with a handful of commissioners who will serve as the first round of elected officials under Portland’s government restru…

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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MY Northwest

Portland swears in new mayor who pledged to end homelessness

A businessman with no experience in public office is taking over as mayor of Oregon’s biggest city as it embraces an entirely new system of government — one that’s so different, the City Council chambers had to be completely renovated. Portland voters last month elected Keith Wilson, a trucking company executive and founder of a nonprofit working to increase homeless shelter capacity. He ran on an ambitious pledge to end unsheltered homelessness…

3 months ago·Tacoma, United States

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Portland, Oregon, swears in new government and mayor who campaigned to end homelessness

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A businessman with no experience in public office is taking over as mayor of Oregon’s biggest city as it embraces an entirely new system of government — one that’s so different, the City Council chambers had to be completely renovated. Portland voters last month elected Keith Wilson, a trucking company executive and founder of a nonprofit working to increase homeless shelter capacity. He ran on an ambitious pledge to end un…

3 months ago·United States

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The Oregonian

Portland electeds voice tentative support for Mayor-elect Keith Wilson’s homelessness plan, seek more details

For Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson to deliver on his campaign promise to end unsheltered homelessness within a year of taking office, he will almost certainly need broad support from the Portland City Council and Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.

3 months ago·Portland, United States

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