Vera Katz, also known as Mayor, Vera Katz,[1] is an outdoor bronze sculpture depicting Vera Katz created by American artist Bill Bane. Unveiled in 2006, it is located along the Eastbank Esplanade in Portland, Oregon.[2] Katz, a former mayor of the city between 1993 and 2005,[3] supported arts and culture during her tenure and established Oregon's Percent for Art program. She was also instrumental in developing the Eastbank Esplanade, which is named after her.[4] The sculpture has received a mostly positive reception and has inspired people to adorn it with clothing, flowers and makeup.