Jules Bailey Picks Up Big Endorsement in Run for Mayor

The Portland Police Association is putting its weight behind Jules Bailey in his run for Mayor.

Bailey is running against State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, business owner Sarah Iannarone, and about half a dozen other candidates.

Bailey and Wheeler have been considered the front-runners.

"We support Jules Bailey's vision of leadership, accountability, and direction for our City and our Police Bureau," the union said in a statement.

Bailey lists increasing police staffing as one of his top priorities.

The union has been in a back and forth with city leaders over staffing issues.

Earlier this year, the city said they would stop approving permits for some events because they could no longer get enough officers to staff them.

Bailey also received an endorsement from the teachers's union.

Wheeler has several union endorsements as well.

The two split endorsements from the firefighters union and AFSCME Local 189.

The Primary is May 17.