Subsidies are a better way to make housing affordable, and the city gives too much deference to developers.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t pass up chance to fix all 4 Portland schools, City Councilor Ali says
After 23 years of waiting for state funding, who knows when we’ll get another opportunity?
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No on Portland’s Question 1. Rent limits won’t work.
Portland needs more housing, and many renters need assistance. The referendum offers neither.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Candidates for Portland council seat in District 5 tackle housing costs, wealth gap
Relative newcomers to District 5 and a 15-year resident offer ideas to make Portland living more affordable.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Opponents in Portland’s District 4 council race divided on rent stabilization effort
Newcomer Kimberly Rich supports Question 1 on the city ballot, but incumbent Justin Costa fears unintended consequences.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Expanded circuit breaker program would address housing affordability
Question 1’s approach of capping rents for those who don’t need financial help doesn’t make sense.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Realtor groups are urging a no vote on rent stabilization referendum
Far from helping, more rent-controlled units might well exacerbate the existing supply problem.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland police unions sign off on pay raises, wearing body cameras
Several Maine police departments are already using body cameras, including Fairfield, Gardiner, Wilton, Farmington, Richmond, Monmouth, Winslow and South Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland council votes to sell 4 parcels in Bayside
City officials hope to transform the area into a modern, mixed-use neighborhood.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland’s city manager, mayor seem to have found a way to get along
After a long period of acrimony, the 2 men have been meeting at least on a weekly basis and describe the new relationship as collaborative and respectful.