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Portland City Council

Published
October 26, 2022

Portland waterfront workers urge ‘no’ vote on Question E

Some opponents are worried people don't know enough about the proposal or that the group behind it is now advocating for a new plan.
Published
October 21, 2022

Portland councilor faces challenge from 2 newcomers in at-large race

Pious Ali, who was first elected to the council in 2016, is running for reelection against Aqeel Mohialdeen and Richard Ward.
Published
October 21, 2022

Affordable housing crisis top issue for Portland’s District 3 City Council candidates

Nathaniel Ferguson and Regina Phillips, both political newcomers, are running to fill the seat currently held by Tae Chong, who is not running for reelection.
Published
October 10, 2022

Portland voters to consider rent control changes, ban on renters’ application fees

Question C would limit standard annual rent increases to 70% of the rate of inflation.
Published
October 10, 2022

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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Published
October 7, 2022

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.
Published
October 3, 2022

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.
Published
September 28, 2022

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.
Published
September 27, 2022

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.
Published
September 7, 2022

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.