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Portland City Council

Published
October 11, 2019

Maine Voices: Don’t rush Clean Elections amendment onto Portland city ballot

Changing the city's charter – its constitution – should be done only after careful public discussion and crafting.
Published
October 8, 2019

Snyder seeks to bring education experience to mayor’s role

Housing, improved infrastructure, better education funding and bringing the community together are things Kathleen Snyder would like to tackle as mayor.
Published
October 8, 2019

Candidates vow to bring more attention to District 3

Tae Chong, Andy Graham, Layla Kargar, Ed Suslovic and Andrew Volk are in the running to replace Brian Batson on the council.
Published
October 7, 2019

Curran looks to serve city in a whole new way

Curbing unhosted Airbnb properties, improving transportation, easing traffic congestion and introducing a local option sales tax among Curran's campaign objectives.
Published
October 4, 2019

City looks to be first in state to ban plastic straws

Straws would be available by request only from April 2020 to January 2021, when the ban takes full effect

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Published
October 2, 2019

Chamber officials: Portland businesses are working on behalf of the community

Rather than trying to shut people out, they're collaborating to address priorities like expanding affordable housing, improving transit options and helping new Mainers find work.
Published
October 1, 2019

Commentary: Give Portland’s mayor a chance to make the job work

Voters want a leader for our city, but the City Council and the city manager don't want to give up power.
Published
September 25, 2019

Maine Voices: New owner’s plans for Bayside Village don’t pass the straight-face test

The number of units in the Portland apartment complex effectively will be halved, but no tenants will be displaced? Right.
Published
September 24, 2019

Maine Voices: Portland’s city manager system stymies democratic, pro-worker policies

Reformers should focus on reducing the power of or eliminating the position and overhauling the City Council as well.
Published
September 22, 2019

The View From Here: The many faces of Ethan Strimling

Portland's mayor has an uncanny ability to shape his persona to the times.