Mingus Mapps

American politician

Mingus Mapps

Portland City Commissioner
In office
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024
Preceded by| Chloe Eudaly
Succeeded by| Office abolished
Personal details
Born|  (1968-04-09) April 9, 1968 (age 56)
Political party| Democratic
Alma mater| Reed College (BA)
Cornell University (PhD)

Mingus Ulysses Mapps (born April 9, 1968) is an American professor and politician in Portland, Oregon. He was elected to the city council in November 2020,[1] winning 56% of the vote.[2] His bureau assignments as of September 2023 are Water Bureau, the Bureau of Environmental Service and the Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)[3]

## Education

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Mapps graduated from Reed College and received his Ph.D. in government from Cornell University.[4][5]

## Career

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Mapps, a former political science professor, promised during his campaign to reform Portland's police department,[2] pass policies that protect renters,[6] expand mental health response teams called "Portland Street Response"[7] in all parts of the city to reduce homelessness,[6] and pay for more mental health services.[6] He is the third black male ever to serve as a Portland commissioner.[2]

In July 2023, Mapps announced that he is running for mayor of Portland, in the election to be held in November 2024.[8]

## See also

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* List of Cornell University alumni
* List of Reed College people

## References

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1. ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (November 3, 2020). "Newcomer Mingus Mapps Sweeps Commissioner Chloe Eudaly From Office". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
2. ^ a b c Bailey Jr, Everton (November 4, 2020). "Portland voters pick newcomer Mingus Mapps over incumbent Chloe Eudaly for City Council". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
3. ^ Porter, Laural (September 8, 2023). "Mingus Mapps talks police, homelessness and running for mayor under Portland's new system of government". kgw.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
4. ^ Hernandez, Romel (May 22, 2018). "Fighting for Parkrose". Reed Magazine. Reed College. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
5. ^ Monahan, Rachel (September 9, 2019). "Former Political Science Professor Mingus Mapps to Challenge City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
6. ^ a b c Zuhl, Joanne; Green, Emily; Pollard, Jessica (October 14, 2020). "Mingus Mapps | City Council candidates on homelessness, gun violence and police oversight". Street Roots. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
7. ^ Hayden, Nicole (July 17, 2023). "Portland Street Response supporters petition city to prioritize program". oregonlive. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
8. ^ Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon (July 5, 2023). "Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps launches bid for mayor in 2024". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.