Portland mayoral candidates focus on inequality, uniting city in debate

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The economy, homelessness and inequality were some of the main topics discussed during a debate among three people running for Portland mayor Thursday night. 

Portland City Commissioners Mingus Mapps and Carmen Rubio, along with businessman and non-profit founder Keith Wilson, were the three candidates who spoke about what they plan to do to turn the city around on the eve of a new form of city government. 

The debate was held in the Lloyd District in Northeast Portland...