His proposals for paid sick leave and over $1 million in fees would make the city less prosperous.
Ethan Strimling
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland council may vote Wednesday not to hire local promoter who pleaded guilty to domestic assault
The city might instead hire national promoter Live Nation to handle its summer concert series, but that might not completely sever ties with Alex Gray’s Waterfront Concerts.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland school board sticks with $112 million budget request
Despite pressure to lower the spending plan because of the tax rate impact, the board backs it, 7-1, and sends it to the City Council.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland mayor parts with his hair as he makes good on Super Bowl bet: Watch the video
Mayor Ethan Strimling gets his head shaved and raises money for charity in the process.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland mayor to parlay hair loss into hospital fundraiser
Mayor Ethan Strimling plans to shave his head Friday to settle a bet on the Super Bowl.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland mayor says he’ll keep promise to shave his head
Ethan Strimling, known for his thick, wavy hair lost a Super Bowl bet with the mayor of Portland, Pennsylvania.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland’s city manager, mayor seem to have found a way to get along
After a long period of acrimony, the 2 men have been meeting at least on a weekly basis and describe the new relationship as collaborative and respectful.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Strimling as the victim? It just doesn’t play in Portland
Monday night’s attempt to heal a rift between the mayor and the city manager leaves everyone befuddled and nothing changed.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Strimling, city manager to meet weekly in effort to resolve differences
The first meeting of Portland’s feuding leaders is expected Aug. 14, and at City Manager Jon Jennings’ request, will include the deputy city manager.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Showdown at Portland City Hall: Mayor, manager to square off as council tries to settle roles
A simmering feud comes to a head Monday as Ethan Strimling and Jon Jennings argue the limits and powers of their positions at a workshop open to the public.