The city is seeking proposals for an all-encompassing transit plan — its first in more than 3 decades — in the hopes of aligning transportation policy with its land-use and climate goals.
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Pious Ali wins 4th term on Portland City Council, beating challenger Sam Aborne
Incumbent Councilor Regina Phillips will also start a new term representing District 3 after running uncontested for reelection.
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Portland voters widely approve measure that will raise minimum wage to $19
Stakeholders on both sides said Wednesday that the outcome — 62.7% of voters supported the incremental wage hike — was a clear statement from city residents that the cost of living is simply too high.
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Portland City Council raises snow parking ban fee, hotel inclusionary zoning changes
Fees for those who don’t move their cars during a snow parking ban will more than triple. The hotel inclusionary zoning fee will nearly double.
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Candidates for Portland’s only contested City Council race see housing as top issue
Incumbent Councilor Pious Ali and political newcomer Sam Aborne are vying for an at-large seat.
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Tenants, landlords still frustrated as Portland works to improve rent control enforcement
Months after a City Council workshop in which councilors pushed for city staff to uphold the rules more strictly, the city has taken some steps to crack down. But stakeholders on both sides still say there’s much more to be done.
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Portland councilors weigh future of moratorium that halted Live Nation project
Two councilors suggest resolving concerns about the plan by requiring large venues to contribute a percentage of ticket prices to support public transportation, local entertainers and independent venues.
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Portland City Council rejects $9.3M jetport parking lot, renews Back Cove Festival through 2028
Councilors heard public comment Monday night from residents who overwhelmingly opposed the lot but supported the festival in Payson Park.
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Portland, rail authority, MaineHealth at odds over potential new Amtrak station location
Stakeholders have advocated for building a new Downeaster station on St. John Street, near Northern Light Mercy Hospital. But city leaders prefer a spot farther north, close to Maine Medical Center employee parking.
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Portland proposes steeper fines for parking violations during snow bans
City staff have also recommended adding or extending parking areas and changing towing penalties. The City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss the proposal.