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 11, 2019
Spencer Thibodeau says he wants to restore trust, collaboration as Portland’s next mayor
The 31-year-old real estate attorney says that endorsements from 5 councilors prove he can work well with others to make progress on issues like affordable housing.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2019
Portland mayor tells business leaders he’ll push for $15 minimum wage if he is re-elected
Ethan Strimling made the statement at a chamber of commerce forum with the 3 candidates who are trying to unseat him, telling the audience, ‘I know you’re going to light your hair on fire.’
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PublishedOctober 10, 2019
As he runs for re-election, Ethan Strimling touts his tenure as ‘an activist mayor’
Portland’s mayor champions ideas that he says reflect the people’s will – such as expanded pre-kindergarten and a $64 million school bond.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2019
Kate Snyder says she wants to put service ahead of ambition as Portland mayor
The 49-year-old nonprofit director is a former chairwoman of the city’s school board and says she wants to address issues such as affordable housing and homelessness.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2019
Travis Curran, underdog in race for Portland mayor, says he’s running to help residents like him
The political newcomer, 33, says he wants to represent fellow service workers and artists, who are being priced out of the city.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Portland landlords, developers donate to group opposing Mayor Strimling’s re-election
From July 1 to Sept. 30, Unite Portland raised nearly $19,000, much of it from real estate professionals, according to campaign finance reports.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
He’s not on the ballot, but Portland city manager factors into November mayor’s race
Jon Jennings, who has clashed repeatedly with the incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling, would rather see someone else win the election.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Eight years later, little agreement on what Portland mayor’s role really is
Incumbent Ethan Strimling says the mayor should drive policy for the City Council to consider; opponents say the job requires more collaboration than he has delivered.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
Group opposing Mayor Strimling’s re-election pulls ad featuring nonprofit chief
Unite Portland’s online video featured the CEO of Avesta Housing, a nonprofit that’s barred from taking part in election campaigns.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2019
Portland’s police and firefighters take opposing sides in race for mayor
Police officers endorse City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau, while firefighters again back incumbent Ethan Strimling, who says 31 unions are supporting his re-election.
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