Portland City Council
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
Opponents of Portland referendums far outraise supporters in latest finance reports
Enough is Enough, which opposes all 13 ballot questions, raised more than $430,000 while Maine DSA's Livable Portland campaign raised $9,300.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Portland asks: What do you think about relocation of Eastern Prom food trucks?
The city has launched two surveys to see if the program should be changed, one for the public and one for food truck operators.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Question 5 seeks to remove City Council vote from school budget process
Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal
We believe the proposal to shift Portland from a council-manager system to a council-executive mayor system goes too far, too fast.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals
Protect Portland's Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Commentary: Enough is Enough approach diminishes role of Portland voters
The blanket approach of the new group, launched to defeat all 14 of November’s ballot questions, reflects distrust of the electorate.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2022
Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Maine Voices: Portland should lift 5-year ban on referendum changes
The law of unintended consequences ties the city's hands when citizen initiated polices don't work out according to plan.
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Portland council votes to repeal development restrictions on Munjoy Hill
Councilors cited concerns about the need for more housing prior to voting unanimously to repeal the special district.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Portland Council considering repeal of development restrictions in Munjoy Hill overlay district
The council is expected to deliberate and vote next week on the planning board's recommendation to repeal the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
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