PORTLAND — The city is looking for residents who are interested in serving on a racial equity steering committee. The committee will have nine to 13 members with backgrounds in racial equity work who will make recommendations to the City Council on how city government can address institutional racism and inequities. The first focus will […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Yes, there is a way to create affordable homes for ownership in Portland
A Greater Portland Community Land Trust development will provide ‘missing middle’ housing without city subsidies.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
City jobs, services cut under proposed budget
Due to a projected loss of revenue due to the coronavirus, the no-tax-increase city budget is projected to decrease by $4.2 million and include the elimination of 65 jobs.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Council chooses first three members of charter review commission
The remaining members would be elected by voters and represent each of the five voting districts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Group recommends Portland charter commission appointees
An ad hoc group suggests three community members for the panel, and they will be voted on Monday by the full City Council.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Delaying vote on charter commissioners will disenfranchise Portlanders
Contrary to the corporation counsel’s advice, November is the right time for residents to decide who they want to design our new city government.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Health and human services director: India Street Clinic working hard to meet Portland’s public health needs
The STD clinic has added PrEP for HIV prevention, implemented online scheduling and is now offering at-home HIV testing.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View from Here: Mayor Snyder’s summer of discontent
In the wake of a pandemic, a recession and protest movements, many in the city are losing patience.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Supervisors’ union president: Lack of support from elected officials demoralizing to Portland police
A recently approved City Council proposal creating a Racial Equity Steering Committee leaves out important context.