Question C would limit standard annual rent increases to 70% of the rate of inflation.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Portland voters to consider adding Native land acknowledgment to charter
The proposed language would say that the city is located in the ‘unceded territory of the Aucocisco Band of the Wabanaki’ who were displaced by force.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Opponents of Portland referendums far outraise supporters in latest finance reports
Enough is Enough, which opposes all 13 ballot questions, raised more than $430,000 while Maine DSA’s Livable Portland campaign raised $9,300.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland asks: What do you think about relocation of Eastern Prom food trucks?
The city has launched two surveys to see if the program should be changed, one for the public and one for food truck operators.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Question 5 seeks to remove City Council vote from school budget process
Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal
We believe the proposal to shift Portland from a council-manager system to a council-executive mayor system goes too far, too fast.
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.
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
Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland should lift 5-year ban on referendum changes
The law of unintended consequences ties the city’s hands when citizen initiated polices don’t work out according to plan.