To eliminate the tip credit assumes a massive risk for many businesses and employees in Portland.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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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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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s vital for us to keep the port in Portland
The negative effects of ballot Question E – to limit cruise ships – don’t stop at unemployment and gentrification.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Superintendent Botana: ‘Yes’ on Question 5 will let Portland school board do its job
Let Portland Public Schools and school board members focus on students’ needs in the budget process without City Council second-guessing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: All five DSA initiatives wrong for Portland
The measures, which would complicate life for local residents, betray a clear misunderstanding of how the economy and markets work.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why I’ll be voting to raise Portland’s minimum wage to $18
I’m a server who wants to be paid a fair wage for a hard day’s work. It’s that simple.
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Enough is Enough has it wrong on the referendum questions – and the DSA
The claim that Portlanders should blindly reject any and all ballot initiatives is absurd. Enough is enough, indeed.