Contrary to a columnist’s opinion, Portland’s mayor has a long and consistent record of fighting for the right causes.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New owner’s plans for Bayside Village don’t pass the straight-face test
The number of units in the Portland apartment complex effectively will be halved, but no tenants will be displaced? Right.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Court should let Portland residents vote on charter change
The last word on election reform issues should belong to the voters, not unelected city staff.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland’s city manager system stymies democratic, pro-worker policies
Reformers should focus on reducing the power of or eliminating the position and overhauling the City Council as well.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: The many faces of Ethan Strimling
Portland’s mayor has an uncanny ability to shape his persona to the times.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Candidates offer different perspective on mayor role
Three challengers eye Ethan Strimling’s seat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilors Duson and Ray: Thibodeau will bring new energy, approach to mayor’s job
He has the right experience to collaborate with the City Council and city staff to deliver real results for Portland voters.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kate Snyder: I’m prepared to provide Portland with steadying leadership
As a former school board chair who now leads a nonprofit that generates non-taxpayer revenues for public education, I have experience balancing civic aspirations with fiscal discipline.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to decide what kind of park we want Fort Gorges to be
Rather than commercializing it, let’s preserve the fortification’s unique beauty and the island’s raw and rugged character.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland denies developer’s claims in lawsuit over failed Midtown project
City officials dispute allegations in a lawsuit brought by Federated Cos. over the $85 million project that it wanted to build in Bayside.