"The criminal justice system is not the right place - or it shouldn't be the place of first resort to provide addiction or mental health services. It should happen elsewhere with no police and no judges and no juries and no jails."
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Ted Wheeler, born on August 31, 1962, in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent American politician and businessman who has served as the Mayor of Portland since 2017. A graduate of Stanford University, he has a diverse background that includes executive roles in finance and public service. Wheeler's commitment to social justice and urban development has shaped his leadership style, influencing policy on housing, homelessness, and environmental issues. His tenure reflects a blend of progressive ideals and pragmatic governance aimed at addressing the city's most pressing challenges.
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"Wishful thinking did not give Oregonians the bottle bill. Wishful thinking did not give the public access to beaches. Nor can we expect wishful thinking to turn around a decades-long disinvestment in our higher education system."
Ted Wheeler"Portland has a long history of embracing the most important of American values. Those are the rights to assembly and the rights to free speech. And we're proud of protecting those core American values."
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