Ethan Strimling
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PublishedJuly 8, 2017
Closed-door council meeting to focus on tension between Portland city manager and mayor
But questions are already being raised about whether the discussion should be held in public.
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PublishedMay 22, 2017
Mayor Strimling wants a citizen task force to define his role, powers
But city councilors say two legal opinions have already done that. The mayor also says he won't carry through on his threat to veto the city budget over the loss of the mayor's assistant job.
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PublishedMay 16, 2017
Portland Mayor Strimling says he may veto budget over council’s vote to cut his assistant
It would be the first use of the mayor's veto power since the position was created in 2010.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
After emotional debate, Portland council eliminates position for mayor’s assistant
Councilors vote 6-3 to drop the job in the next fiscal-year budget, saying it has upset constituents and impeded council-mayor collaboration.
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PublishedMay 12, 2017
Portland council may eliminate mayor’s assistant post, but not without a fight
Political supporters of Mayor Ethan Strimling are mobilizing to resist a proposal to cut the position from the budget when the council meets Monday.
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
Portland councilor: Use funding for mayor’s aide to hire waterfront manager instead
The $69,000 proposed for the special assistant would instead help pay for a manager to oversee the city's waterfront properties, cruise ship business and concert activities.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Portland councilors put off any discussion of pay raise for mayor
Mayor Ethan Strimling asks city councilors Thursday to have any salary adjustment not take effect until the next mayor takes office.
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
Greg Kesich: There must be method to Strimling’s pay raise madness
He wouldn't bring that up while backing a school bond that calls for raising taxes, because that would be a sign he lacks political sense.
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PublishedApril 29, 2017
Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling requests salary review, monthly vehicle allowance
Following significant raises given to three city officials, Strimling asks the City Council to determine whether his $71,100 salary is competitive.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2017
LePage said Portland should face audit over aid for immigrants
In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.
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