'Consequential time': Mayor Wilson to give first State of the City address Friday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Portland's Mayor Keith Wilson is set to give a State of the City address Friday afternoon, his first since he took office in January.

In a statement from Wilson on Monday morning, he shared that over the last few months, he has seen what it takes to keep Portland running.

"This is a consequential time for Portland," the statement read. "I’ve seen what it takes our dedicated outreach workers to help someone off the streets and back into their mother’s arms. I’ve seen what it takes our law enforcement to run fentanyl missions, investigate shootings, stop street takeovers, and break up theft rings. I've seen what it takes to do the hard work to fill potholes, sweep streets, remove graffiti and keep our water clean."

Wilson went on to say that State of the City is a time to talk about Portland's future, including discussing "key issues, local heroes, and what it will take to build Portland's tomorrow."

The State of the City is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Franklin High School and is free and open to the public, although attendees will need to register online ahead of the event.

Wilson won the election last November, Portland's first using ranked-choice voting, with a campaign focusing on helping Portland's homeless population, a population which has grown since the start of the year.

Despite the growing numbers, Wilson said that the city is still on track to provide beds and services to all who are in need by late 2025.