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The current mayor is Keith Wilson, who has served since January 1, 2025, and was first elected in the 2024 election. The current term for mayor of Portland is four years, having been increased from two years in 1913. [3]
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This is a list of members of the Portland City Council in Oregon, both past and present. [1] [2] From 1913 to 2025, the city operated under a commission form of government, where all 5 members of the council, officially called the City Commission, were elected at-large. The city commission also included the mayor.
1845 – Portland, named after Portland, Maine, was founded by two real-estate men from New England. [1] 1850 – The Oregonian newspaper founded. [2] [1] 1851 Portland incorporated. [3] [1] Hugh O'Bryant becomes mayor. City's first general merchandise store opens, becoming Olds & King in 1878. Portland Public Schools is founded.
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The Portland Charter was the subject of much debate circa 1911–1912. Rival charters were drafted by four different groups, including the "official charter committee," appointed by the mayor; the "people's charter committee," constituted under the auspices of the East Side Business Men's Club; another citizen's committee which drafted the Short Charter; and the "people's committee," led by W ...
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, an election was held in Portland, Oregon, to elect the mayor. [2] Ted Wheeler was elected after garnering 54% of the primary vote. [1] Incumbent mayor Charlie Hales did not seek a second term. [3] Portland uses a nonpartisan system for local elections, in which all voters are eligible to participate. All candidates are ...