Meanwhile, the City Council will move forward with its search for a city manager following the defeat of Question 2 and may consider changes to the referendum process.
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Portland’s strong mayor, minimum wage proposals rejected by voters
Voters had the final say Tuesday on the fate of 13 ballot questions that include changes to city government and an $18 minimum wage by 2025.
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On the record: What Portland city councilors are saying about the 13 ballot questions
Several councilors join Mayor Kate Snyder in opposing Question 2 and the citizen-initiated referendums, but Councilor Victoria Pelletier supports most of the questions.
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One Fair Wage Portland advocates raising minimum wage at tele-town hall
In a prerecorded message, actress Jane Fonda urges listeners to the call-in meeting to vote yes in support of Question D.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Portland’s minimum wage proposal
The U.S. senator from Vermont wrote an email to voters Thursday supporting the proposal to raise the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit.
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Portlanders to weigh referendums on clean elections and proportional ranked-choice voting
Supporters of clean elections, a proposal that prompted the formation of the recent charter commission, say it is broadly supported and will level the playing field for municipal candidates.
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Jane Fonda makes 2nd high-profile endorsement of Portland’s proposed minimum wage hike
The actress will hold a tele-town hall with voters Thursday night in support of Question D.
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As election approaches, here’s a guide to ranked-choice voting
It’s been several years since Maine first enacted ranked-choice voting. Here’s a refresher on how the system works.
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Opponents of Portland referendums hold significant fundraising advantage
More than $1.1 million has been raised to fight a slate of referendums before city voters, while just over $100,000 has been raised to support them.
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Uber, Lyft drivers in Portland not all sold on minimum-wage referendum
Proponents of Question D say an $18 minimum wage will improve conditions for workers in the “gig economy,” but some drivers say they’re already paid fairly and worry about how companies might respond if the question passes.