Local election 2019
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Incumbent faces challenge from councilor in Saco mayoral race
Marston Lovell is seeking a second term as Saco's mayor in a race against Ward 3 Councilor William Doyle.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Business group’s poll shows it’s tight at the top in Portland’s race for mayor
The poll commissioned by the Portland Chamber of Commerce included 2nd- and 3rd-place voter preferences to account for the ranked-choice voting system.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Thibodeau endorsed by 11 former mayors, including 3 who supported Strimling in last election
The announcement comes late in a heated mayoral campaign, with incumbent Ethan Strimling's campaign trading ethics complaints with a Portland political action committee formed to oppose his re-election.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress
The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Strimling’s campaign and opponents trade ethics complaints in mayoral race
While the complaint by the incumbent's campaign says Unite Portland failed to file disclosure reports and concealed a consultant's identity, a group opposing Ethan Strimling's re-election says his operation failed to report in-kind contributions.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Our Endorsement: Tae Chong is our choice for Portland’s District 3
His connections with a wide range of Portland residents help him understand issues that affect the off-peninsula neighborhoods that make up the district.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2019
Strimling promises results that matter in second term
His focus would include protecting the middle class, as well an extending the property tax relief program, increasing minimum wage and instituting universal pre-K.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2019
Commentary: Don’t let corporate consolidation eliminate Portland’s sense of place
Pay attention to the updating of the city's zoning code and vote for council candidates who support local businesses.