portland city government
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Mark Dion sworn in as mayor; new councilors also take office in Portland
Dion was sworn in Monday night along with new Councilors Anna Bullett and Kate Sykes, and Councilor April Fournier, who was reelected to her at-large seat.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2023
Maine Voices: Portland needs to admit that it has an addiction problem
Before homeless Mainers will accept other services, more treatment centers, recovery facilities and transitional housing will be needed.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Portland mayoral hopefuls debate homelessness, climate change
Much of the debate between Pious Ali, Justin Costa, Mark Dion, Dylan Pugh and Andrew Zarro focused on the homeless encampments that the city has struggled to manage.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Commentary: Adding more beds to Riverton homeless shelters is the wrong way to go
If creating limited states of emergency and relaxing codes are on the table, it must be for the entire city of Portland, giving extraordinary opportunities for out-of-the-box solutions.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Commentary: Adding shelter capacity in Riverton isn’t a fix for Portland’s encampment crisis
If creating limited states of emergency and relaxing codes are on the table, it must be for the entire city, giving opportunities for out-of-the-box solutions.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Commentary: Repurposing land is necessary for Portland’s survival
By consolidating various business and industrial zones into a new, inclusive district, we can unlock the full potential of available land for housing expansion.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Commentary: The city of Portland needs to answer our questions regarding homeless encampments
Portland is at a tipping point, and many are concerned that it is following the path of other cities that are overwhelmed by open-door policies.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Commentary: Portland rent ordinance is working – data don’t make case for Question A
Any future improvements to the ordinance, to make it easier for tenants and landlords, should occur through a transparent, City Council-initiated revision process.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Portland City Council confirms Danielle West as city manager
West, who has served as interim manager since November 2021, was approved unanimously Monday night.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Maine Voices: Portland’s unsafe homeless encampment cannot stand
The city should consider, among other options, introducing a managed cluster of temporary housing with sanitation stations and storage units.
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