BREAKING: Mayor Charlie Hales Won't Seek A Second Term

Portland Mercury:

In a stunning reversal, and in the face of difficult poll numbers and a strong challenger, Hales revealed earlier today he won't run for re-election next year. In a statement laying out a litany of problems facing the city, Hales says his time's better spent at work than squaring off with State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and whoever else pops into the race.

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