Mayor Kate Snyder and 14 previous mayors say the Charter Commission’s proposal to strengthen the powers of the elected mayor puts too much power in the hands of 1 person.
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Portland Charter Commission tweaks executive mayor proposal as final deadline nears
In an 8-1 vote, the commission amended its preliminary proposal to put more checks on the power of a stronger mayor.
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After food truck furor boils over, city adds spots on Eastern Prom
After food truck operators and employees protested outside City Hall on Thursday morning, the city found a way to accommodate all applicants in the Cutter Street parking lot beginning June 15.
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Food truck lottery for coveted Eastern Prom spots leaves 5 trucks out in the cold
Operators of the trucks that weren’t chosen Wednesday met with the city manager to voice their concerns.
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Lottery will determine which food trucks can operate in Eastern Prom park
Some are worried about the impact on business if they’re not selected for 1 of the 10 spots on Cutter Street in the city’s pilot program.
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Two South Portland hotels agree to continue housing homeless through June
Officials said Tuesday that a contract has been extended with the Days Inn and Comfort Inn to allow homeless people to continue staying on the properties until a temporary emergency shelter opens.
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Portland officials push state for coordination of services for asylum seekers
As state housing officials make plans for a temporary emergency shelter for homeless people in Portland and long-term housing for asylum seekers in three communities, Portland’s mayor and interim city manager say statewide coordination is also needed.
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Staff shortage taking a toll on employees at Portland’s city-run long-term care facility
The Barron Center has 80 open jobs. Just over a third of its positions are unfilled.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland Councilor Fournier: Gov. Mills needs to step up on behalf of Democratic values
Instead, she has stalled tribal sovereignty; largely ignored the plight of asylum seekers, and failed to stand up for LGBTQ+ young people.
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For asylum seekers in a city with a housing crunch, finding apartments is not easy
It can take many months to find landlords who will take their vouchers and rents they can afford.