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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Portland’s city manager system stymies democratic, pro-worker policies

by Tom MacMillan Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2019September 23, 2019

Reformers should focus on reducing the power of or eliminating the position and overhauling the City Council as well.

Greg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion

The View From Here: The many faces of Ethan Strimling

by Greg Kesich September 22, 2019September 21, 2019

Portland’s mayor has an uncanny ability to shape his persona to the times.

Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics

Council candidates tackle growth, homeless shelter in Portland forum

by Randy Billings September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

Five candidates are running for the open seat representing District 3 on the Portland City Council.

Local & State, News, Politics

Kate Snyder rolls out endorsements in bid for mayor of Portland

by Rob Wolfe September 15, 2019September 16, 2019

At an event on the Eastern Prom, the former school board chairwoman touts support from two city councilors, among others.

Op-eds, Opinion

Councilors Duson and Ray: Thibodeau will bring new energy, approach to mayor’s job

by Jill Duson and Belinda Ray Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2019September 12, 2019

He has the right experience to collaborate with the City Council and city staff to deliver real results for Portland voters.

The Forecaster

First debate set for Portland mayoral, council candidates

September 9, 2019

PORTLAND — The first 2019 Portland Candidates Forum, which will feature candidates for Portland mayor and City Council District 3, will be held 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St. The event will begin with a debate between District 3 City Council candidates Tae Chong, Andrew Graham, […]

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Sale of student lodging house in Bayside triggers backlash

by Randy Billings September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

Affordable housing activists say hundreds of low-cost Portland units will be lost and want the city to step in. The developer plans traditional apartments, but at workforce housing prices and says he’ll help anyone who’s displaced.

Op-eds, Opinion

Kate Snyder: I’m prepared to provide Portland with steadying leadership

by Kate Snyder Special to the Press Herald September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

As a former school board chair who now leads a nonprofit that generates non-taxpayer revenues for public education, I have experience balancing civic aspirations with fiscal discipline.