Letters

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November 4, 2017

Letter to the editor: Pragmatic Duson deserves re-election

I am supporting the re-election of at-large City Councilor Jill Duson for demonstrating competence, pragmatism, willingness to listen and her institutional memory on the Portland City Council. As a councilor, she has remained solid, steady and accountable to the general public while maintaining a functioning city government. She has remained free from activist agendas, contentious […]
Published
November 4, 2017

Letter to the editor: In Duson, immigrants have strong supporter

Jill Duson is a thoughtful and considerate leader who is an advocate for Portland’s immigrant and refugee population. For these reasons and many more, I am excited to support Jill for re-election to the at-large seat on the City Council. I work daily with immigrants and refugees who are small-business owners and entrepreneurs to help […]
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November 4, 2017

Letter to the editor: Level-headed Chann would be credit to city

Of all the candidates running for Portland City Council District 5, Marpheen Chann has the right temperament to do the job. He understands some have opposing views and actively listens and engages with them to find common ground. Being a city councilor requires that kind of level-headed approach. A councilor should not be quick to […]
Published
November 4, 2017

Letter to the editor: Reason, experience distinguish Duson

The city we love is lurching toward a bright future that brings a push-and-pull innate to a dynamic place. We want to keep what makes us special while still reaping the benefits of a more diverse, prosperous and ever-more-livable city. Our politics often gets in the way of those aspirations, picking fights that divide us. […]
Published
November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: Marpheen Chann knows Portland well, would be an asset on council

I represent Maine House District 36, which includes part of Portland City Council District 5. I enthusiastically endorse Marpheen Chann for the District 5 seat on the council. Marpheen comes with a level of experience beyond that of most people his age. Not only has he been active in the Portland community as an LGBT […]

Published
November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: For an average of just $104 a year, we can afford to fix all 4 schools

How is anyone OK with letting our kids attend outdated, deteriorating elementary schools just so we can hope for state funding?
Published
November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: Jill Duson says thank you, and I hope to keep serving you on council

“Find something that needs doing and do it” is a lesson I learned growing up in challenging circumstances. My mother, and the aunties who raised me, inspired a duty to serve, to engage and to commit over the long term. It has been my honor to work with you to create and sustain an inclusive […]
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November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: Calm, thoughtful approach makes Jill Duson a true leader

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the re-election of Jill Duson as at-large city councilor. In every policy decision I have witnessed, Jill has demonstrated a commitment to pragmatism by gathering all the necessary information and listening to many voices before making a final decision. I haven’t agreed with Jill on everything, […]
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November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: Re-elect Councilor Duson, a champion of school quality, equity

At-large Portland City Councilor Jill Duson’s commitment to equity in education runs deep. A product of the civil rights movement, Jill was bused to an all-white school as a child during efforts to desegregate it. Through her participation in TRIO Upward Bound, she earned her bachelor’s degree and a degree in law. Jill carries these […]
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November 3, 2017

Letter to the editor: For experienced leader and fresh thinker, vote to put Cook on council

I urge residents of Portland City Council District 5 to get to know Kim Cook and support her in November. As a business owner, parent and former state senator, I believe Portland needs smart and thoughtful leaders on the City Council, and I am thrilled that Kim is running to serve our city. Kim has […]

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