At a meeting Thursday, councilors discussed the timeline for posting the job now that it’s clear the structure of city government won’t change.
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.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland progressives, disappointed by referendum losses, want work to continue on key issues
Meanwhile, the City Council will move forward with its search for a city manager following the defeat of Question 2 and may consider changes to the referendum process.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland’s strong mayor, minimum wage proposals rejected by voters
Voters had the final say Tuesday on the fate of 13 ballot questions that include changes to city government and an $18 minimum wage by 2025.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
On the record: What Portland city councilors are saying about the 13 ballot questions
Several councilors join Mayor Kate Snyder in opposing Question 2 and the citizen-initiated referendums, but Councilor Victoria Pelletier supports most of the questions.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland selects Monument Square holiday tree as lighting ceremony returns
The 40-foot Balsam Fir is scheduled to be delivered Nov. 16 and a tree lighting will take place Nov. 25.
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Part of Congress Street in Portland closed Friday and Saturday
The road is closed between Forest and Weymouth Streets to remove a crane used in a Maine Medical Center expansion project.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Portland’s minimum wage proposal
The U.S. senator from Vermont wrote an email to voters Thursday supporting the proposal to raise the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portlanders to weigh referendums on clean elections and proportional ranked-choice voting
Supporters of clean elections, a proposal that prompted the formation of the recent charter commission, say it is broadly supported and will level the playing field for municipal candidates.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Jane Fonda makes 2nd high-profile endorsement of Portland’s proposed minimum wage hike
The actress will hold a tele-town hall with voters Thursday night in support of Question D.
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Portland scrambling to find housing for pregnant asylum seekers
With the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program coming to an end, city officials and nonprofits are especially worried about finding housing for at least two dozen pregnant asylum seekers.