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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Posted inLocal & State
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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Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Council’s finance committee continues FY21 budget review
PORTLAND — After months of delay due to the coronavirus, the fiscal year 2021 budget review process will pick back up this week. The City Council’s Finance Committee will begin its review of the municipal budget at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Meetings will also be held Thursday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 12. A […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland should consider putting zoning code updates on hold
ReCode itself needs to be revised to prioritize the need to repurpose land for housing.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland to renew effort to craft budget
The state gave municipalities more time to prepare spending plans because of the pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
‘Heritage trees’ could be protected in Portland historic districts
The City Council will vote next month on rules that discourage the removal of mature trees on public and private property.