2025 State of the City with Keith Wilson and JT Flowers

Presented by City Club of Portland, with support from AARP Oregon and Fight Against Sex Trafficking.

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Mayor Keith Wilson delivered his first State of the City address on May 2, 2025 to an audience of several hundred Portlanders at Franklin High School. He struck an optimistic tone while outlining his administration’s approach to major challenges, including a $93 million budget shortfall, the city’s housing and homelessness crises, and federal policies at odds with local values. Wilson previewed decisions on public safety, climate investment, and city staffing, and emphasized collaboration across government and community. After his remarks, he joined JT Flowers of Albina Vision Trust for a one-on-one conversation.

Program speakers included:

• Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, Portland Public Schools Superintendent 
• Ted Kaye, City Club of Portland Treasurer 
• Mayor Keith Wilson 
• JT Flowers, Albina Vision Trust 
• JJ Kunsevi, PPS Student Board Representative