PORTLAND — With new councilors sworn into office, the City Council Monday appointed members to the council’s five standing committees. The Finance Committee will be lead by Nick Mavodones and include Mark Dion, April Founier and Mayor Kate Snyder, who will be a non-voting member. The Health & Human Services and Public Safety Committee will […]
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Posted inLocal & State, News
City Council welcomes new members as Portland faces historic challenges
At-large Councilor April Fournier is sworn in as the first indigenous member of the council, along with Andrew Zarro in District 4 and Mark Dion in District 5.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council, school board set to swear in six new members
With a combined 43 years of public service, Jill Duson, Justin Costa and Marnie Morrione will be replaced next week by three individuals making their first foray into local politics.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine public’s right to know shouldn’t be an afterthought
Four years after agreeing to stop, the Judicial Branch kept sealing public records – and they are not the first to struggle with adhering to Maine’s simple public-access rules.
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Portland council delays vote on Munjoy Hill historic district
Also Monday, the council selected Nathan Szanton and the Maine Cooperative Development Partners to build 108 units of housing at the former West School in Libbytown.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Historic district designation will enhance Munjoy Hill’s future
The City Council’s approval of the district will maintain balance in an area of Portland that’s under aggressive development pressure.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Employers warned that Portland’s stance on hazard pay could expose them to lawsuits
Labor lawyers and the Chamber of Commerce say the city’s position that time-and-a-half pay during emergencies won’t take effect until 2022 might trigger challenges.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Social justice is best realized through council-manager governments
In Portland and nationwide, the City Council and mayor may separate from an unsatisfactory manager at any time, but it takes an election to hold a mayor accountable.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed Munjoy Hill Historic District will be good for Portland
It will preserve our heritage for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike as well as for future generations.