Portland's New Mayor Ted Wheeler Starts Outlining Vision

Ted Wheeler did not wait long to start outlining his vision for Portland, giving an idea of what he thinks is - and notably, isn't - working.

While he does not take office until January, Wheeler said he would like to see the city make fiscally responsible decisions that don't rely on one-time funding mechanisms.

He pointed out that the city's chief budget officer has said we are going to be living in a "resource constrained environment in the years ahead" and we need to take that into consideration in deciding what programs to fund.

"I would encourage fiscal restraint," he said.

One issue he appeared to feel strongly about is the tent camping policy put in place by Mayor Hales.

"I am not convinced the tent-camping policy is working," he said. "I don't think it's a particularly compassionate approach to those living on our streets, and I don't think it's particularly fair to neighborhoods or to businesses.

"I would like to focus on programs that really move people from the streets and connect them either with families or housing or jobs."