PORTLAND — Mayoral candidate Ethan Strimling received the endorsement Monday of former state representative John Eder, one of Strimling’s 14 opponents for the city’s first popularly elected mayor’s position in 88 years. Eder, one of the race’s two Green Independent Party candidates, is the first candidate to throw his support behind one of his opponents. […]
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Strimling leads candidates handily in fundraising total
Campaign finance reports show him with more than $83,000; his nearest opponent pulled in less than $46,000.
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Chris Vail: An ‘Average Joe,’ wary of politicians
The anti-establishment firefighter says too many candidates will promise things and fail to deliver.
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Ten Portland mayoral hopefuls get an earful at last debate
The candidates who chose to attend hear mostly about problems around India Street.
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Candidates air new ideas, repeat old ones
The debate touches on everything from the role of a new mayor to how best to keep the elderly warm.
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Portland Chamber PAC endorses Rathband
‘Worthy of mention’ are Ethan Strimling and councilors David Marshall and Nicholas Mavodones.
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Richard Dodge: Republican ‘the only true fiscal conservative’
He’s pro-business and believes in efficiency and less regulation, so voters are on his side, he says.
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Portland Chamber endorses Rathband for mayor
In its endorsement the Chamber says Rathband “is solid on the issues, high energy and a great communicator.”
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Nicholas Mavodones: Ready for chance to build on his record
Citing the ‘megaberth’ and other projects, the current mayor of Portland says his approach to leadership has worked.
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Fireboat accident points up early criticism of city policy
PORTLAND – Maybe Peter Bryant should run for president of the Soothsayers’ Club. For the last two months, the mayoral candidate has hammered the Portland Fire Department for not requiring licenses for its fireboat captains. “If the city had a rescue helicopter, would it let anyone fly it?” Bryant asked last month. “Of course not. […]