Keith Wilson (mayor)

Keith D. Wilson (born 1963)[1] is an American businessman, nonprofit executive, and Democratic politician who is serving as the 54th mayor of Portland, Oregon after winning the 2024 election.

[6] Wilson graduated from Roosevelt High School before attending Portland Community College (PCC) and Oregon State University (OSU).

[4] After attending PCC and OSU, Wilson moved to New York City to work for NBC in the sales department.

[8][better source needed] After his defeat, Wilson self-funded multiple trips to various cities and countries around the world in order to talk with experts on homelessness.

[14] According to The Oregonian, "Wilson's pitch to tackle homelessness, crime and livability — top concerns with Portland voters — came with a full-throated insistence they can be remedied with care and compassion.