The city has begun advertising for the job and plans to do an initial review of applications on Feb. 16.
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Is Portland’s rent control ordinance working?
Two years after its passage, proponents say rent control is helping prevent large increases. Critics say the rules are confusing and have been a challenge for landlords.
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Portland plans to start advertising for city manager job next week
The top job at City Hall has been vacant for more than a year, in large part due to a proposal that would have significantly changed the duties of the city manager and mayor.
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$2.1 million in federal funding will support new public greenspace in Portland
The money secured by the Portland Parks Conservancy will be used for the first phase of the Portland Harbor Common on the eastern waterfront.
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From Mozambique to Portland: City’s new public health director brings global perspective
Dr. Alfredo Vergara, who opened the U.S. CDC’s first office in Mozambique and until recently served as the agency’s country director there, arrived in Portland in August.
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Portland tax assessor resigns 10 months after domestic violence charge
The City Council will consider naming an interim assessor Wednesday following Christopher Huff’s resignation Dec. 19.
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Portland seeks public feedback on search for new police chief
The city is running a survey that will be open through Jan. 5, and is looking to advertise for the job in early 2023.
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Stroudwater residents oppose zone change for proposed warehouse development
The Portland Planning Board is expected to take up the proposal to change the 52 acres at 1772 Westbrook St. from low-impact industrial to medium impact industrial.
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Court rules Portland rents aren’t ‘trade secrets’ and should be public
Bayview Court LLC and Eastern Promenade Limited Liability Co. had argued that rent information should only be available to city employees administering ordinance, and not the general public.
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Portland City Council to vote on spending $12.85 million in pandemic relief funds
A proposal includes $5 million for the city’s housing trust fund as well as other allocations for employee retention bonuses, mental health and homeless services.