Being mayor of Portland, Ore., may have gotten to Ted Wheeler.
On Thursday, after finishing a speech at the Oregon Health Forum in which he was heckled, Wheeler mumbled, “I can’t wait for the next 24 months to be over,” indicating he may not seek re-election, the Oregonian reported.
Ted Wheeler mutters, “I cannot wait for 24 months to be up,” as he leaves Oregon Health Forum after speech (interrupted by shouting) and Q&A about homelessness.
— Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) November 15, 2018
“If you know me, you know I mutter quite a bit,” Wheeler said in a statement issued later in the day. “Not one of my most redeeming qualities. I will make a decision next year with my family if I am running for re-election.” – READ MORE