I’m one of the 12 commissioners who worked on the measures, and I’m urging Portlanders to vote yes on all eight.
Portland Charter Commission
Posted inLocal & State, News
Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals
Protect Portland’s Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.
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Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council votes to place government reform proposals on Nov. 8 ballot
Only seven people spoke on the Charter Commission reform measures at Thursday’s public hearing.
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Enough is Enough approach diminishes role of Portland voters
The blanket approach of the new group, launched to defeat all 14 of November’s ballot questions, reflects distrust of the electorate.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland will wait until after November election to hire a new top administrator
The search could stretch into 2024 if voters decide to enact a set of recommendations from the charter commission that would change the structure of city leadership.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland Charter Commission approves final report including proposal for strong mayor
The City Council now will decide to adopt or revise summaries of each question the commission has prepared for the November ballot.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Portland mayors present and past say making the job stronger will politicize city management
Mayor Kate Snyder and 14 previous mayors say the Charter Commission’s proposal to strengthen the powers of the elected mayor puts too much power in the hands of 1 person.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland Charter Commission tweaks executive mayor proposal as final deadline nears
In an 8-1 vote, the commission amended its preliminary proposal to put more checks on the power of a stronger mayor.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland ‘school budget autonomy’ proposal presents risk of fiscal chaos
The charter commission should inform city voters of the real-world legal implications of a move to eliminate City Council approval of the school budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland charter commission again votes to support strengthening mayor’s role
The commission voted 8-4 to include the language for its executive mayor proposal in the preliminary report due May 9, but further changes may still be made.