Mingus Ulysses Mapps (born April 9, 1968) is an American professor and politician in Portland, Oregon.

He was elected to the city council in November 2020,[1] winning 56% of the vote.

[4][5] Mapps, a former political science professor, promised during his campaign to reform Portland's police department,[2] pass policies that protect renters,[6] expand mental health response teams called "Portland Street Response"[7] in all parts of the city to reduce homelessness,[6] and pay for more mental health services.

[6] He is the third black male ever to serve as a Portland commissioner.

[2] In July 2023, Mapps announced that he is running for mayor of Portland, in the election to be held in November 2024.