Portland City Council
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
Commentary: Enough is Enough approach diminishes role of Portland voters
The blanket approach of the new group, launched to defeat all 14 of November’s ballot questions, reflects distrust of the electorate.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2022
Portland City Councilor Tae Chong won’t seek reelection this fall
The District 3 councilor said he is frustrated with work to create affordable housing and sees more challenges coming with the economy, referendum questions and potential changes to city government.
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Maine Voices: Portland should lift 5-year ban on referendum changes
The law of unintended consequences ties the city's hands when citizen initiated polices don't work out according to plan.
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Portland council votes to repeal development restrictions on Munjoy Hill
Councilors cited concerns about the need for more housing prior to voting unanimously to repeal the special district.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Portland Council considering repeal of development restrictions in Munjoy Hill overlay district
The council is expected to deliberate and vote next week on the planning board's recommendation to repeal the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
Mills administration considering Portland’s request for state homelessness task force
The state is also evaluating whether existing entities could do more to address homelessness in Maine.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Portland Council adopts $269 million budget, calls for homelessness task force
The budget includes a 4.8 percent overall tax rate increase when taken in conjunction with a $133.1 million school budget that will go to referendum June 14.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Portland council to consider $269 million budget, homelessness task force and clerk appointment
Other items on Monday's busy agenda include licensing rules for emergency shelters and a proposed ethics code.
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PublishedMay 16, 2022
Portland City Council approves sending $133.1 million school budget to voters
The council approved the budget recommended by the school board after efforts to reduce the impact of school spending on the tax rate failed.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Portland City Council to meet remotely because of high COVID case counts
Shortly after the city made its decision, the U.S. CDC updated its data, moving Cumberland County from high to moderate risk of transmission.
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