Snyder’s experience on the Portland school board during some tough budget years shows why she is best suited for the position.
Portland City Council
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t let corporate consolidation eliminate Portland’s sense of place
Pay attention to the updating of the city’s zoning code and vote for council candidates who support local businesses.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t rush Clean Elections amendment onto Portland city ballot
Changing the city’s charter – its constitution – should be done only after careful public discussion and crafting.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Snyder seeks to bring education experience to mayor’s role
Housing, improved infrastructure, better education funding and bringing the community together are things Kathleen Snyder would like to tackle as mayor.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Candidates vow to bring more attention to District 3
Tae Chong, Andy Graham, Layla Kargar, Ed Suslovic and Andrew Volk are in the running to replace Brian Batson on the council.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Curran looks to serve city in a whole new way
Curbing unhosted Airbnb properties, improving transportation, easing traffic congestion and introducing a local option sales tax among Curran’s campaign objectives.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
City looks to be first in state to ban plastic straws
Straws would be available by request only from April 2020 to January 2021, when the ban takes full effect
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chamber officials: Portland businesses are working on behalf of the community
Rather than trying to shut people out, they’re collaborating to address priorities like expanding affordable housing, improving transit options and helping new Mainers find work.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Give Portland’s mayor a chance to make the job work
Voters want a leader for our city, but the City Council and the city manager don’t want to give up power.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New owner’s plans for Bayside Village don’t pass the straight-face test
The number of units in the Portland apartment complex effectively will be halved, but no tenants will be displaced? Right.