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In a wide-ranging interview, the three discussed law enforcement in and around downtown, recovery assistance for businesses, social and economic justice, racial disparities in access to capital, and how each candidate would work with business leaders.

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City officials have dedicated $15 million in funding to help low-income Portlanders deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday.

Wheeler said the funds were intended to offer help to those most in need as the city grapples with the economic fallout of the ongoing pandemic.

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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said the money at risk is “critical to protecting vulnerable residents.” “These threats include restricting federal funds for coronavirus relief, funds for HIV treatment, and funds for newborn screenings,” Wheeler said in a statement. “That’s why Portland, Seattle and New York will fight this illegal designation."

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The former Greyhound Bus Station in Old Town adds 100 beds to the emergency shelter system. … Read More

I urge Portlanders to vote to reelect Mayor Ted Wheeler. As the owner of a small business, I have closely followed the city’s pandemic relief efforts. With Mayor Wheeler’s leadership, we saw swift and targeted relief that went directly to small businesses, and help support housing stability for both renters and landowners. … Read More

During a Tuesday morning work session, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler shared his priorities as budget talks got started. Wheeler listed equity, COVID recovery, violence prevention, and environmental stewardship as his top priorities for the fall budget adjustment period. … Read More

By background, I am a sheet metal worker, trained in a skill that appears in all major construction sites across commercial, residential and industrial buildings. In more recent years, I have worked as a representative for union members across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington at the Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades. … Read More

The race for Portland's next mayor is neck and neck, according to the results of a recent poll. The poll, conducted by DHM Research for OPB in early October, also showed about 27 percent of the 400 people polled still don't know who they're going to vote for or write in. … Read More

Results show 28% of voters are still undecided about the mayoral candidates. … Read More

The results of a new poll released by Oregon Public Broadcasting show that incumbent Mayor Ted Wheeler has made up some ground on challenger Sarah Iannarone, moving the candidates basically even. … Read More