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Commentary: Question C would be a bad new deal for affordable housing in Portland

by Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald October 31, 2020October 30, 2020

The ordinance would put at risk hundreds of units currently in the pipeline, rewrite the rules and ultimately worsen the crisis.

Op-eds, Opinion

Black POWER: This is who we are and what we want

by Howa Mohamed, Nasreen Sheikh-Yousef and Christiana Marvray Special to the Press Herald October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

As we grow collective momentum toward reimagining current systems, we support Questions A-E and call for replacing Portland’s council-manager government.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Voting ‘yes’ on Portland’s Question C is the most rational choice

by Owen Hoffsten Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

A Green New Deal for Portland will encourage affordable-housing development by requiring sustainability practices that would slow warming.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change

by Resa Redhunt Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.

Portland Forecaster

Portland manager to step down in 2022

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

PORTLAND — City Manager Jon Jennings has agreed to a one-year contract extension after his current contract expires July 12, 2021, but after that, he announced last week, he will step down from the position. Jennings became Portland’s city manager in July of 2015 after two years as assistant city manager in South Portland. Prior […]

Editorials, Opinion