Don’t settle on a shelter site until the community has weighed in on the city’s appropriate responsibility to the homeless.
Ethan Strimling
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland ordinance to require livable wages for construction contractors to get hearing
But concerns are raised about potential costs to the city and a possible legal challenge.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland students are rising up on behalf of solar energy
Kids understand the urgency of taking action, and they are ready to be heard by adults. .
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Strimling pushes progressive agenda for Portland in State of the City address
In what may be a preview of a re-election campaign, the mayor calls for action on education, housing, transportation, workers’ benefits, the environment and more.
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Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses
Proponents of Portland’s proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
Maine Arts Awards winners include music conductor, theater director, dedicated couple
The inaugural prizes are given out during the Maine International Conference on the Arts in Portland.
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LePage tells Portland mayor it’s illegal to give voting rights to non-citizens
The governor points to several state laws and suggests dropping the ‘politically correct boondoggle,’ but his opinion is unlikely to influence city voters, Ethan Strimling says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Chamber, Portland mayor take simmering feud public
Tension over Mayor Ethan Strimling’s plan to make businesses offer earned paid sick time erupts into a war of words with a former key ally.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Mayor Strimling should have worked with businesses before launching sick-leave plan
There are too many unanswered questions about the wide-ranging proposal for paid time off in Portland.