Political career
Wilson self-funded multiple trips to various cities and countries around the world in order to talk with experts on homelessness. [4] He was a delegate to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and was a member of the Platform Committee. [8]
On June 12,2024,Wilson announced his intention to run for mayor of Portland in the 2024 election. [9] Part of his campaign promises is to completely end unsheltered homelessness in Portland. [10] [11] On election night,November 5,2024,Wilson had an early lead. He and city commissioner Carmen Rubio advanced past the first few rounds of tabulation. [12] The next day,most news agencies called the race for Wilson and Rubio conceded. [13]
The Oregonian wrote,"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. He made the audacious pledge to largely end unsheltered homelessness within a year the crux of his campaign." [14] He has proposed increasing the number of walk-in emergency shelters in existing churches and other community spaces. [6] [15]
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