Portland voters Tuesday, June 8, elected nine members to a charter commission that will look into potential changes in city government structure and operation and passed a $125.2 million school budget that invests close to $3 million in equity work. Shamika Stewart-Bouley was chosen as the District 1 Charter Commission representative, capturing 64.9% of the […]
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Portland’s economic development director steps down after decade of rapid change
Greg Mitchell, 61, ‘got in on the ground floor’ as the city underwent a major transformation.
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Maine Voices: Powerful mayor will undermine representative democracy in Portland
Let’s elect to the Charter Commission candidates with open minds, a readiness to learn and support for a government that will work best for the greatest number of people.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland school budget referendum hijacked by culture war
Talking points from right-wing pundits are showing up in what should be a hyperlocal election.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Like democracy, commission should not be an echo chamber
If managed well, natural friction between commissioners with different views will push them to think creatively on behalf of all Portlanders, Marpheen Chann says.
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Commentary: Charter Commission race makes dysfunction in Portland politics even clearer
Noting the strain of funding and running his campaign as an hourly worker, Anthony Emerson also says that a divisive mailer has prevented discussion of key city issues.
Posted inThe Forecaster
In-person absentee voting underway in Portland
Early in-person absentee voting for the June 8 is underway in Portland from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at in the Merrill Auditorium Box Office lobby. The ballot for the June 8 election includes 21 candidates for the city Charter Commission. Voters will also weigh in on the $125.2 million school budget […]
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Voting to begin in Portland’s charter commission election
Twenty-two candidates want a chance to rethink city government, including the roles of mayor, manager and council.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: With big issues on the table in Portland, Charter Commission vote will be critical
On topics such as an elected mayor and police reform, we must choose people who will listen, learn, compromise and stay level-headed.
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Maine Voices: Portland won’t thrive if it can’t balance progress and preservation
One of the biggest challenges we face is how to preserve the integrity of our historic districts while we continue to grow and diversify.