In a debate Tuesday, mayoral hopefuls offer glimpses into their management philosophies.
Jason Singer
Mayoral candidates weigh in on fireboat accident
PORTLAND — The Portland Press Herald asked the city’s 15 mayoral candidates Monday for their views on this month’s fireboat accident. Nine days after the crash, many candidates still had questions about boating licenses; supervision of firefighters; communication between the city manager, city councilors and the public; and why the story took more than four […]
Jill Duson: Strong resume, plus life experience
Public- and private-sector success hasn’t blinded her to injustice, Jill Duson says.
Michael Brennan: Candidate strives for consensus
Democrat Michael Brennan, a former state lawmaker, is running for Portland mayor on a platform of education as a job creator.
Hamza Haadoow: Marketing city with an eye to adding jobs
The refugee camp survivor also has ideas for improving schools and training welfare recipients.
Russian visitor seeks, shares HR strategies
Over two weeks, she probes problems common to Portland and Archangel.
Ethan Strimling: A pledge to energize, build ‘can-do’ culture
The LearningWorks CEO says he has proven his leadership skills in the public and private sectors.
Jed Rathband: New voice, a business focus
The political consultant says the city needs new leadership who will seize opportunities, and also great schools.
Voters get to pick a vision. Now that’s cool.
Candidates are having new conversations to spell out different visions of what Portland can be.
Crafts market proposal stirs debate over artists’ treatment
Most of those at a hearing in Portland say the city should leave artists alone.