Clean elections
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PublishedNovember 15, 2019
Our View: Maine ethics panel should be at full strength
Next year will be a busy one for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Court must uphold Portland voters’ right to decide on campaign funding program
This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2019
Maine Voices: Don’t rush Clean Elections amendment onto Portland city ballot
Changing the city's charter – its constitution – should be done only after careful public discussion and crafting.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Our View: Court should let Portland residents vote on charter change
The last word on election reform issues should belong to the voters, not unelected city staff.