Portland City Council
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Portland councilors defer to new racial equity committee on suggested police reforms
City councilors interviewed this week were reluctant to take a position on recommendations to enhance citizen oversight of police, a change not immediately embraced by the city manager.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
Portland mayor names members, launches racial equity committee
The 13-member group is expected to make recommendations to the council on the role of police in society and how to combat institutional racism.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2020
How to win an election during a pandemic: Candidates for local offices get creative
Many of the honored traditions of handshakes, door-knocking and group events carry a risk of transmitting coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Six incumbents bowing out on City Council, school board seats
Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Portland City Council losing a thoughtful, balanced voice
Jill Duson is not seeking re-election this fall, ending a 20-year run in elected office.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2020
Group recommends Portland charter commission appointees
An ad hoc group suggests three community members for the panel, and they will be voted on Monday by the full City Council.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Maine Voices: Delaying vote on charter commissioners will disenfranchise Portlanders
Contrary to the corporation counsel’s advice, November is the right time for residents to decide who they want to design our new city government.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2020
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Council’s finance committee continues FY21 budget review
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Supervisors’ union president: Lack of support from elected officials demoralizing to Portland police
A recently approved City Council proposal creating a Racial Equity Steering Committee leaves out important context.
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