On Thursday afternoon, Keith Wilson addressed the Portland community during an acceptance speech at the Charles Jordan Community Center. During the speech, he said Portland is in a moment of transformation and opportunity. "It's time to end unsheltered homelessness and open drug use, and it's time to restore public safety in Portland," he stated.

Initially seen as a longshot candidate, Keith Wilson is set to become Portland's next mayor. Here are five things to know about him as he gets ready to take office.