The ballot question on tenant protections defends vulnerable people from the speculative ‘free market’ and the whims of landlords.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland is divided as November election approaches, mayor says in annual address
The city had made progress in COVID-19 recovery, housing and homelessness, but tensions are high as voters prepare to weigh major changes to city government this fall, Mayor Kate Snyder said.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Here are the editorial board’s endorsements on Portland’s 13 ballot questions
Questions on the Nov. 8 ballot cover everything from short-term rentals to a ‘strong mayor.’ How did we get here?
Posted inOpinion
Jim Fossel: Referendum campaigns are corruptible, too
Portland needs to preserve its professional city-manager form of government, which, among other things, keeps radical ideologues in check.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Portland tax assessor on leave after domestic violence charge
Christopher Huff, 46, was charged in February and is currently on leave from his job in Portland.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: All five DSA initiatives wrong for Portland
The measures, which would complicate life for local residents, betray a clear misunderstanding of how the economy and markets work.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Are you proud of what Portland has become?
Our community is now recognized as one of the most livable small cities in New England and nationwide. Existing local governance got it there.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal
We believe the proposal to shift Portland from a council-manager system to a council-executive mayor system goes too far, too fast.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s make sure Portland doesn’t Roux the day
Northeastern University’s Roux Institute will benefit Portland and Maine. Disagreement on the campus plan shouldn’t stand in its way.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Group launches campaign to oppose key Portland Charter Commission proposals
Protect Portland’s Future is encouraging city residents to vote against the proposals for an executive mayor and school board budget autonomy.