Ethan Strimling
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2016
Commentary: Strimling challenges media to be more outspoken
Portland's mayor promises to pull harder for the city and urges the Press Herald editorial page editor to 'be bold.'
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PublishedDecember 8, 2016
Internal records reveal extent of ongoing power struggle in Portland city government
As the mayor pushed for more authority, the city manager fought back in a heated battle that has dragged on for a year. Even a $21,000 outside opinion didn't end the conflict over interpretations of roles defined in the city charter.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
Greg Kesich: Never mind olive branches, mayor, your path to power is politics
Build support for your ideas, listen to colleagues on the council and make deals to form a coalition with clout.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2016
Portland mayor extends olive branch – literally – to City Council
Mayor Ethan Strimling, who was harshly criticized by councilors at the previous meeting, called for a fresh start as two new councilors were sworn in Monday.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2016
Portland councilors finish with harsh words for Strimling
In further evidence of a schism with the mayor, two outgoing members and others criticize how he pushed his position on a city land deal.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2016
Mayor Strimling criticizes plan to sell land to developer of Portland Co. project
Ethan Strimling says selling a 12,000-square-foot lot on the eastern waterfront for $400,000 is a bad deal for taxpayers.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2016
Maine refugees to Trump: ‘Tell us … that we have a place in America’
After seeing the success of a presidential campaign brimming with anti-immigrant rhetoric, even those with legal status seek some reassurance.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2016
Strimling says Portland voters sent a message in ousting two city councilors
Mayor Ethan Strimling says residents want 'bold action' on schools, protections for tenants and rules on tax breaks for businesses.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2016
Mayor’s campaign slogan was ‘Portland Together,’ but City Hall is mired in discord
Ethan Strimling says some at City Hall haven't 'made that shift' to his stronger role; meanwhile, councilors object to 'a lone wolf.'
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