YVYV: KATU’s ‘City in Crisis: Open for Business?’ town hall

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portlanders are ushering in 2025 with significant changes in city leadership, as Keith Wilson, a business owner, takes office as the new mayor.

Alongside Wilson, twelve new city councilors have also assumed their roles as of January 1.

WATCH: “City in Crisis: Open for Business?” Town Hall:

Shortly after his election victory, then mayor-elect Wilson engaged directly with Portland business owners to discuss the challenges posed by the city’s homelessness crisis.

This dialogue was part of a town hall recorded on November 18, where Wilson and business leaders exchanged views on the pressing issues facing the city.

KATU and Willamette University are inviting the public to watch an edited version of the town hall, titled “City in Crisis: Open for Business?”