Keith Wilson

Last month, the Portland Police Bike Squad, Central Precinct, East Precinct, and Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit teamed up with the FBI and U.S. District Attorney to arrest two suspects accused of dealing m**h around our affordable housing complexes.

These buildings aren’t just structures. They are communities of people who deserve to live in peace, without chaos and violence invading their homes. We cannot – and will not – allow criminals and drug dealers to prey on them.

That's why I'm so proud of these officers.

Every gun, every knife, every bag of drugs taken off the street helps to save a life. This is how we break the cycle of addiction and keep our community safe and strong. This is what public safety is all about.

I am grateful to these officers for their service. It means everything.

Portland.gov/mayor/news

I’m not old enough to remember the first time the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was introduced in 1923 (despite what my kids say). What I do know is that gender equality should be enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, and I’m proud to join other “Mayors for ERA” in petitioning to make it our 28th Amendment.

I invite you to join a virtual, know your rights training. The information will cover common scenarios, resources for business owners and community members, and tips for preparing yourself as a small business owner for immigration enforcement visits.

I am grateful to the City of Portland Immigrant Affairs Lead and Clear Clinic's Immigration Attorney and Community Engagement Manager for this opportunity.

Portland.gov/kyr-training

Portland, you are electric. All 19,335 of you, selling out Moda Center, and all fans of all our great sports teams in the Rose City --- your passion and heart are what make our beautiful city so great. Congratulations, , you help us see that dreams do come true.

Únase a sus vecinos del Distrito 1 para una sesión de escucha del presupuesto.

Cada sesión de escucha comienza con una breve descripción general del presupuesto, para orientar a todos sobre el proceso del año fiscal 2026–27. Luego, los miembros del Concejo Municipal compartirán información, sus observaciones y comentarios sobre el presupuesto. A continuación, los miembros de la comunidad que deseen testificar dispondrán de hasta dos minutos para realizar comentarios públicos. Aquellos que utilicen servicios de interpretación dispondrán de más tiempo.

Hay estacionamiento público gratuito disponible; se proporcionará interpretación en Lengua de signos americana y español, y la reunión será grabada.

Ya sea para enviarnos sus comentarios, compartir ideas o destacar lo que más le importa, queremos saber de usted.

Para realizar comentarios públicos de manera presencial en las Sesiones de Escucha del Distrito, regístrese en la mesa de bienvenida 30 minutos antes del inicio de la reunión. Para garantizar que todos tengan la oportunidad de hablar, la ronda de comentarios públicos comenzará con los miembros de la comunidad que residen dentro del distrito. A continuación, se invitará a realizar comentarios a las personas que residen fuera del distrito. Cada orador dispondrá de dos minutos. Dependiendo de la asistencia, es posible que no podamos dar cabida a todos los oradores. Si necesita más tiempo o prefiere otra opción, le invitamos a enviar sus comentarios por escrito a través de internet.

Si no puede asistir al evento, puede enviar comentarios por escrito en cualquier momento en línea.

Visita el sitio web de la ciudad para obtener más información sobre el proceso presupuestario y las sesiones de escucha en cada distrito.

Portland.gov/Budget/Events

Join your District 1 neighbors for a Budget Listening Session.

Each listening session begins with a brief overview of the budget which helps to get oriented to the fiscal year 2026–27 process. Then City Council members will share information, their observations, and remarks about the budget, next community members who want to speak will provide up to two minutes of public comment. Those using interpretation services will have more time available.

Free public parking is available, ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided, and the meeting will be recorded.

Whether you're there to provide feedback, share ideas, or highlight what matters most to you — we want to hear from you.

To provide in-person public comment at District Listening Sessions, register at the welcome table up to 30 minutes before the meeting starts. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak, public comment will start with community members who live in the district. After that, people who live outside the district will be invited to comment. Each speaker will have two minutes. Depending on attendance, we may not be able to accommodate all speakers. If you need more time or prefer another option, please consider submitting written comments online.

If you are not able to attend the event, you can provide written comments anytime online.

Visit the City’s website to learn more about the budget listening sessions.

Portland.gov/Budget/Events

News Find the latest news and updates.

A series of four community listening sessions – one in each district – are being held to help shape the future of the City of Portland budget. Join your district and share your voice.

These in-person gatherings are designed for community members in each district to learn and weigh in on what is most important to you. Some listening session begins with a brief overview of the budget which helps to get oriented to the fiscal year 2026–27 process. Then City Council members will share information, their observations, and remarks about the budget and invite public comments from community members.

Whether you're there to provide feedback, share ideas, or highlight what matters most to you — we want to hear from you.

Budget Listening Sessions in Districts 1, 2, and 4 will provide ASL interpretation. Sessions in Districts 1 and 2 will also offer Spanish interpretation.

Visit the city’s website to learn more about the budget process and district listening sessions.

Portland.gov/Budget/News

Every Portlander deserves a clean, green, safe, affordable, and economically activated city that reflects their values and priorities.

It’s time for a new era of sustainable and shared growth that champions new workers, new careers, and new opportunities.

That’s the heart of my Portland’s Promise agenda, which you can explore today at Portland.gov/Promise.

Thank you for joining me to write the next chapter in Portland’s incredible story.

Mayor Keith Wilson highlighted top priorities, including public safety, housing, homelessness, and clean streets in his State of the City address Friday night. He focused on the city's progress, hailed its resilience, signaled tough choices in the budget ahead, and unveiled an ambitious "Portland's Promise" agenda.

"I want everyone in Portland to hold their head up high. This is Portland's promise. It's for everyone. I want all of us to be part of a story of resurgence and renewal, the story of a city in the midst of a new renaissance" said Mayor Wilson.

After his address, Wilson was joined onstage by Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof for a conversation about Portland's future.

The event was co‑hosted by the City of Portland, Portland State University's Institute for Metropolitan Studies, and City Club of Portland.

Visit the city’s website to read more about Mayor Wilson’s State of the City and his Portland’s Promise agenda.

Portland.gov/mayor/keith-wilson/news/2026/4/17/resurgence-and-renewal-mayor-wilson-sets-ambitious-agenda