Dion is the second city councilor, and third candidate, to enter the race following Andrew Zarro’s announcement last month.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Portland city manager updates council on plans to use Expo as shelter for asylum seekers
And the City Council is considering changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process that could increase the threshold to get items on the ballot.
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City plans to reopen Portland Expo as temporary shelter for asylum seekers
Staff plan to open the Expo as a temporary shelter as soon as April 10 and operate it until a private effort to open a new shelter on Blueberry Road is complete.
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New homeless services center opens, expanding shelter capacity in Portland
The 208-bed Homeless Services Center in Riverton will replace the city’s Oxford Street Shelter and comes as the city is seeing crisis levels of homelessness.