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Portland Mayoral Race - Full Coverage

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Mayoral Race 2011: Can't be mayor? Time to write a cookbook
November 16, 2011
Brennan's priorities: jobs, education
November 11, 2011
When it comes to local business, the Democrat says he'll rely on the city's new economic development plan.
Portland mayoral count
ends with Brennan on top
November 10, 2011
The former state senator gets 56 percent of the ranked-choice vote and will be inaugurated Dec. 5.
Mayoral hopefuls go to school
November 4, 2011
Students ask tough questions during the last candidate debate of the campaign.
Portland mayoral candidates
tackle homeless issue
November 4, 2011
With growing numbers of homeless in Portland straining the city's resources, candidates advocate a range of differing solutions to deal with the problem.
Bill Nemitz: Mayoral vote easy as 1-2-3. Or not …
November 4, 2011
Mayor candidate Miller critical of Portland's current leadership
November 2, 2011
Strimling proposes a tax break and some other candidates agree to collaborate.
Mayor candidate has TV to himself
October 31, 2011
Michael Brennan hopes the 30-second ad will give him an edge in the last week of the race.
The Race for Mayor: Strimling gets endorsement from fellow candidate Eder
October 31, 2011
Eder says they represent a 'new guard' fighting the status quo. Some other candidates are skeptical.
Strimling leads candidates handily in fundraising total
October 29, 2011
Campaign finance reports show him with more than $83,000; his nearest opponent pulled in less than $46,000.
Chris Vail: An ‘Average Joe,’ wary of politicians
October 28, 2011
The anti-establishment firefighter says too many candidates will promise things and fail to deliver.
Ten Portland mayoral hopefuls get an earful at last debate
October 28, 2011
The candidates who chose to attend hear mostly about problems around India Street.
Richard Dodge: Republican 'the only true fiscal conservative'
October 26, 2011
He's pro-business and believes in efficiency and less regulation, so voters are on his side, he says.
Nicholas Mavodones: Ready for chance to build on his record
October 26, 2011
Citing the ‘megaberth’ and other projects, the current mayor of Portland says his approach to leadership has worked.
Candidates differ on vision for mayor’s role
October 26, 2011
In a debate Tuesday, mayoral hopefuls offer glimpses into their management philosophies.
Fireboat accident points up early criticism of city policy
October 26, 2011
Jill Duson: Strong resume, plus life experience
October 25, 2011
Public- and private-sector success hasn't blinded her to injustice, Jill Duson says.
Michael Brennan: Candidate strives for consensus
October 24, 2011
Democrat Michael Brennan, a former state lawmaker, is running for Portland mayor on a platform of education as a job creator.
Hamza Haadoow: Marketing city with an eye to adding jobs
October 21, 2011
The refugee camp survivor also has ideas for improving schools and training welfare recipients.
Ethan Strimling: A pledge to energize, build 'can-do' culture
October 20, 2011
The LearningWorks CEO says he has proven his leadership skills in the public and private sectors.
Jed Rathband: New voice, a business focus
October 19, 2011
The political consultant says the city needs new leadership who will seize opportunities, and also great schools.
Voters get to pick a vision. Now that’s cool.
October 19, 2011
Candidates are having new conversations to spell out different visions of what Portland can be.
Peter Bryant: Looking for change? ‘One call does it all’
October 18, 2011
The candidate, who has never held office and has raised no funds, wants a more personal City Hall.
Jodie Lapchick: Collaborative, marketing skills stressed
October 17, 2011
She says she's ready to work with various groups to implement an economic blueprint.
Our View: For Portland mayor, Brennan gets our vote
October 16, 2011
In a huge and talented field, the former legislator is our first choice to lead the city.
David Marshall: A list of successes, ability to ‘get things done’
October 14, 2011
The Green Independent wants to invest in school facilities and a streetcar line, and to promote use of alternative fuels.
Ralph Carmona: Prepared to speak for the city
October 12, 2011
The Portland mayoral candidate brings lobbying skills and political experience that he would use to attract funds for 21st century needs.
Questions to the candidates
October 12, 2011
Fourteen of Portland's 15 mayoral hopefuls attend a forum and give the public some answers.
John Eder: Focusing on help for the working-class
October 12, 2011
Affordable housing is a centerpiece of his campaign for Portland mayor, and he pledges to start construction of 1,000 units.
With lots of candidates, little time to answer
October 12, 2011

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Portland Mayoral Race - Full Coverage