PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council confirmed the appointment of Raymond Lee on Wednesday to be the city's next long-term city administrator and will oversee most day-to-day operations across city bureaus.

Mayor Keith Wilson nominated Lee in early December to the role following the retirement of current administrator Michael Jordan at the end of the year.

The city administrator is the highest non-elected position in Portland's new system of government — reporting directly to the mayor.

Lee was one of three finalists for the role following a national search . Wilson said he picked Lee because "Portland would need an innovative city administrator with a track record of success to unlock a new chapter of safety, innovation, and shared prosperity. We've found that and more with Raymo

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