100 Quotes by Ted Wheeler

As mayor I don't intend to be just a voice for Portland. I intend to be a voice for urban America.

Washington, D.C., has for too long ignored the reality that if we do not invest in infrastructure in urban America we are doing so at the jeopardy of the economy.

Oregon deserves a Governor who is fully focused on the duties of state.

I don't even recognize myself sometimes.

I am committed to ensuring that, as Portland grows, the things we love about our city grow along with us.

I want to be clear: We can address safety and livability issues head-on without criminalizing homelessness. After all, people living on our streets are themselves vulnerable to crime and other hazards.

Portland doesn't have a 'sit-lie' ordinance like Seattle or San Francisco. Our use of high pedestrian zones is significantly more limited and nuanced, but it gives authorities the flexibility they need to address specific public safety or public health threats in congested areas, by keeping our sidewalks accessible and walkable.

I am dedicated to ensuring that the prosperity our city is experiencing extends to everyone who lives, works and visits Portland.

I didn't get into politics so that I could take little bites around the edges.