South Portland City Council

Published
October 6, 2021

South Portland council candidate debate slated for Oct. 21
Published
September 23, 2021

South Portland council reworks dog leash proposal

A new dog leash proposal requires dogs to be on leash on even dates and sets up an advisory committee to find solutions to the dog debate.
Published
July 18, 2021

Unrest growing in South Portland as political divide widens

Some frustrated residents say the City Council is unrelenting in its pursuit of costly progressive goals at a time when cash-strapped taxpayers fear they may have to leave the city.
Published
July 7, 2021

Maine Voices: Proliferation of rules, increase in costs pushing many out of South Portland

Our city used to be a working-class place with a ‘live and let live’ attitude. Not anymore, a longtime resident says.
Published
October 29, 2020

Maine Voices: Cities, states leading the way in combating climate crisis

Our country’s plan to formally exit the Paris accord Nov. 4 is discouraging, but there’s reason to hope.

Published
October 5, 2020

South Portland District 1 councilor is challenged in re-election bid

Experienced incumbent Claude Morgan faces political newcomer Jocelyn Leighton in citywide election.
Published
September 4, 2020

Letter: SoPo commission asks for stay on development projects
Published
June 26, 2020

So. Portland addresses demands to defund police in final budget

The council approved the city's $38 million budget, but not before addressing criticism that they didn't go far enough to cut police funding.
Published
March 26, 2020

South Portland approves solar projects, suspends local bus fares

The South Portland City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss business that couldn't wait until the ban on public meetings expired.