Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been covering Portland City Hall for the Press Herald since 2012. His beat touches on a wide range of topics, including immigration, homelessness, education, tourism, real estate development and the economy in Maine’s largest city. He has been a Portland-based journalist since 2005. A life-long Mainer who loves the outdoors, Randy is also a bassist who brews his own beer at his North Yarmouth home, where he lives with his wife and two children.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2015
Portland mayoral race: Incumbent Michael Brennan says he’s one man, trying to make a difference
Although he has clashed with the City Council, the Democrat has built on successes in an era of in-city and statewide challenges.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2015
Candidates divided over Portland mayor’s role as city leader
The three point to differences in style and on issues such as the minimum wage and the handling of assistance to immigrants.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Stakes are high as vote nears on Portland’s scenic-view ordinance
Those opposed to an ordinance protecting city views fear unintended economic impacts. Supporters say it will preserve treasured resources.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2015
Scenic viewpoint ordinance takes up 1½ pages on Portland ballot
Question 2, which would establish a scenic overlay zone over 58 Fore St. and other areas of the city, is included in its entirety.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2015
Portland mayor outlines second-term policy goals
Michael Brennan says his agenda includes economic development, affordable housing and fighting substance abuse.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2015
Developers contribute to oppose citizen-led scenic protection referendum in Portland
Quarterly campaign finance reports, covering July 1 to Sept. 30, show opponents raised $5 for every $1 raised by supporters of Question 2 on Portland’s Nov. 3. ballot.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2015
Developer proposes new hotel near Portland’s eastern waterfront
The AC Hotel by Marriott would be six stories and have 150 rooms, as some wonder if the city is getting perilously close to hospitality oversupply.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2015
Portland firefighters endorse Ethan Strimling for mayor
He has a track record of supporting firefighters at the state level, the union says.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015
Challengers take aim at Brennan in first debate of Portland’s mayoral campaign
Former state Sen. Ethan Strimling and Green Independent Party leader Thomas MacMillan criticize Mayor Michael Brennan’s leadership and policy positions.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2015
Campaign for $15-per-hour minimum wage kicks off in Portland
Question 1 on the city’s Nov. 3 ballot will ask voters whether they support raising pay for all workers.
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