Portland mayor stands by improbable pledge to end unsheltered homelessness this year

Throughout his first five months as Portland mayor, Keith Wilson has taken nearly every opportunity to tout his plan to end unsheltered homelessness by Dec. 1 and insist that his ambitious goal to have a shelter bed available for every person on the street who wants one is eminently achievable.

He doubled down on that message Friday in an interview with The Oregonian/OregonLive.

“No change in plans,” he said. “We’re on target. I’m optimistic.”…

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