The Oregonian
Editorial endorsements 2020: Portland’s best choice for mayor is still Ted Wheeler
Just six months ago, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was the picture of effective leadership. Undaunted by the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, he pressed Gov. Kate Brown to take action to limit the virus' spread, patched a $75 million hole in the city’s budget and directed federal coronavirus dollars into front-line relief for businesses and families. It was, as we noted in our endorsement for the May primary, Wheeler at his best – pragmatic and decisive in a time of crisis. … Read More