Portland City Council
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Former Portland city councilor enters race for mayor
Justin Costa, a former school board member and city councilor, is the fourth candidate to enter the race.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Maine Voices: Portland forfeits revenue amid budget crisis to offer free downtown parking
The city is choosing to forgo an estimated $100,000 a year in revenue that could fund services more essential than spaces for 22 car owners.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Proposal to exempt smaller landlords from Portland rent control qualifies for ballot
The City Council can send the measure to voters, adopt it outright or add a competing measure to the ballot.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Portland City Councilor Mark Dion announces run for mayor
Dion is the second city councilor, and third candidate, to enter the race following Andrew Zarro's announcement last month.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Portland voters could see another rent control referendum in November
A group says it has gathered signatures to put rent control on Portland’s ballot again, this time focused on smaller landlords, even as the City Council looks at making changes to the referendum process.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Portland City Council postpones budget vote in hopes of getting General Assistance relief
The city has asked Gov. Janet Mills to support an increase in General Assistance reimbursements, as well as for help with state coordination of services to asylum seekers and additional emergency shelters.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Portland city councilors will support some changes to citizen referendum process
Councilors agreed on one key point, that there should be a fiscal impact note attached to future referendum questions.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
Race for Portland mayor heats up as City Councilor Andrew Zarro enters
The District 4 councilor launched his campaign Tuesday, becoming the second announced candidate along with Dylan Pugh, a software developer.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Portland city manager’s proposed budget includes 6% increase in municipal tax rate
The $261 million budget reflects the challenges of inflation, revenue losses and a persistent demand for overnight shelter, interim City Manager Danielle West told the City Council.
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PublishedApril 14, 2023
Portland residents, council meet with city manager finalists as decision on appointment nears
The 3 finalists also toured the city and met with staff Friday, and will continue the interview process Saturday.
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