Councilors cited concerns about the need for more housing prior to voting unanimously to repeal the special district.
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Portland Council considering repeal of development restrictions in Munjoy Hill overlay district
The council is expected to deliberate and vote next week on the planning board’s recommendation to repeal the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
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Mills administration considering Portland’s request for state homelessness task force
The state is also evaluating whether existing entities could do more to address homelessness in Maine.
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Portland Council adopts $269 million budget, calls for homelessness task force
The budget includes a 4.8 percent overall tax rate increase when taken in conjunction with a $133.1 million school budget that will go to referendum June 14.
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Portland council to consider $269 million budget, homelessness task force and clerk appointment
Other items on Monday’s busy agenda include licensing rules for emergency shelters and a proposed ethics code.
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Portland City Council approves sending $133.1 million school budget to voters
The council approved the budget recommended by the school board after efforts to reduce the impact of school spending on the tax rate failed.
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Portland City Council to meet remotely because of high COVID case counts
Shortly after the city made its decision, the U.S. CDC updated its data, moving Cumberland County from high to moderate risk of transmission.
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Over 200 Portland streetlights need repair; outlook dim for quick fix
Staff shortages, faulty parts and supply chain issues have factored into the list of non-working streetlights.
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City of Portland faces difficult choices as it works to finalize budget, mayor says
Mayor Kate Snyder plans to bring a resolution to the City Council in the coming weeks for a task force aimed at planning for and complying with the city’s General Assistance obligation.
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Portland mayors past and present urge charter commission to reject proposal for executive mayor
Mayor Kate Snyder joined 15 former mayors Tuesday in voicing concerns about the proposal to shift more power to future elected mayors.