Ballot question
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Commentary: Portland’s Question A will keep existing tenants’ rents from going up
The cap of a 5% increase on a vacant unit means that landlords have no choice at the end of a lease term but to increase the rent on long-term tenants.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Portland rent control Question A
The change to the rent control ordinance sought by a group of city landlords would exacerbate already-serious housing market dysfunction.
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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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PublishedJanuary 21, 2023
Commentary: To protect the free speech of all Maine voters, we must take action now
No other state in the country has such a strong tradition of ordinary citizens standing up for our rights as voters against big donors. That energy must be sustained in 2023.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Our View: Road to right to repair littered with obstacles
It’s no surprise that a data access referendum question will likely make it to the Maine ballot, but any vote in favor will be forcefully challenged.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2022
Commentary: Why I’ll be voting ‘no’ on Question D
To eliminate the tip credit assumes a massive risk for many businesses and employees in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2022
Commentary: Why I support ‘yes’ on Portland’s Question D
And Questions B and C. But Question D, above all, would finally grant me and other gig workers a living wage.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
Mayor Snyder: Portland residents deserve a better process – let’s start by voting ‘no’
When an elected body oversees professionals employed to carry out the everyday work of municipal government, representative democracy is realized.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2022
Maine Voices: All Mainers need paid family and medical leave – not just some of us
When crisis strikes, we should be able to take time to care for our loved ones without risking our jobs or housing.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2022
Commentary: ‘Right to repair’ protects consumers’ freedom to choose
Access to vehicles’ data is good for competition. My business and many others hope the people of Maine will agree.
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