Tracking information could be an essential part of larger reforms for the program, some lawmakers and state officials say.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Portland City Council expected to appoint Danielle West as city manager
If confirmed Monday, she would become the first woman to serve as Portland city manager. The appointment would end her 18 months of interim leadership.
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Portland plans to clear Bayside Trail encampment, establish task force
City councilors provided feedback on the plans Tuesday night, with several saying they worry about the impact on people staying at the encampment, but concerns about campers’ health and safety were also raised.
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Race for Portland mayor heats up as City Councilor Andrew Zarro enters
The District 4 councilor launched his campaign Tuesday, becoming the second announced candidate along with Dylan Pugh, a software developer.
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Landlords pour more money into proposed rent control change
The Committee to Improve Rent Control has raised about 8 times as much cash as its opponents as the June 13 referendum approaches.
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New appointment boosts Portland rent board but draws landlord’s concerns
Matt Walker has been criticized for posting on social media that he had a ‘vendetta’ against one of the city’s largest landlords.
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Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements
Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.
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Plans to remove Bayside Trail encampment on hold as city seeks more feedback
The City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee will look for more input from community partners and staff before meeting again next week.
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Portland City Council establishes clean elections program
The council voted 5-3 to approve the program Monday night, with opposing councilors concerned about cost, the timeline for distribution of funds and the inclusion of fiscal appropriations in the ordinance.
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Portland’s first director of equity and diversity wants to start community dialogue
Umaru Balde is tasked with promoting equity and inclusion and will serve as an adviser to the city manager and council.