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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Rules for short-term rentals like those through Airbnb proposed in Portland
The regulations would allow rentals only at primary residences and would limit the number of guests to six, but critics call the rules too restrictive.
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Dramatic plan for Portland’s eastern waterfront delights leaders, troubles neighbors
Developers unveil the $250 million proposal for the former Portland Co. site and pledge to work with the city and residents to address any concerns.
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Maine Voices: Ranked-choice voting worked in Portland and will work in Maine
It can reduce negativity and increase the chances of electing candidates who will bring people together.
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Portland approves $375,000 tax break for ImmuCell expansion
The City Council votes 8-1 to help finance an expansion of the biotechnology firm, without restrictions sought by Mayor Ethan Strimling.
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Portland mayor will hold neighborhood office hours
‘Strimling on the Street’ sessions are aimed at making city government more accessible.
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Portland councilors favor tax break talks, but not over ImmuCell project
They don’t want to derail a pending $375,000 TIF agreement for the biotech firm’s planned $17.5 million expansion because it already has been negotiated with city staff.
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Portland mayor seeks new restrictions on tax break for ImmuCell
Ethan Strimling wants to add wage and hiring restrictions to the biotech company’s $375,000 tax increment financing agreement.
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Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical
Portland’s mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.
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Portland mayor proposes restrictions on rent-increases, no-cause evictions
Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposal, which would also establish automatic annual leases and require landlords to accept renters who use housing subsidies, are described as ‘pretty far out there’ by a landlords group.