Letters

Published
October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Question 2 shows a distrust of growth

Question 2 makes the critical mistake of framing city planning in negative terms. Instead of posing the question to the community of where and how we want to grow, it proposes that we begin by first declaring where some might rather not. I didn’t vote in favor of rezoning the Portland Co. as a city […]
Published
October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Vote for Question 1 to help clean up our elections

I’m voting “yes” on statewide Question 1 on Nov. 3. Here’s why. I want to vote for people not bought and paid for by special interests and lobbyists. I want to know the source of money for political advertisements. Outside interests are pouring money into Maine’s elections, influencing politicians who represent us and issues that […]
Published
October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Lyons brings leadership and thoughtfulness to Portland District 2

I write to strongly endorse Wells Lyons for City Council, District 2. Wells is a longtime resident of the West End and a small-business owner with a significant track record of community service. Wells was an early and active leader in the successful effort to protect and revitalize Congress Square Park. His leadership demonstrates his […]
Published
October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Question 2 poses barriers to critical housing needs

Re: “Another View: Soul of Portland not for sale to highest bidder” (Oct. 21): Question 2 on the Portland ballot is about housing for Portland residents. AARP Maine is working with the city on issues of concern for Portlanders 50 and older. Portland was the first to join AARP’s Age-Friendly Network in Maine. Our work […]
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October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau will fairly represent diverse voices in Portland

I write to share my enthusiastic support for Spencer Thibodeau for Portland City Council, District 2, and to encourage my West End neighbors to vote for him Nov. 3. Spencer moved back to Portland after law school and is passionate about giving back to the community that raised him. Spencer has a remarkable work ethic […]

Published
October 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau is the right fit for Portland District 2 council seat

I write to express my enthusiastic support for Spencer Thibodeau for City Council, District 2. I have been a music and arts promoter in Portland for the past 13 years and the general manager of the State Theatre and Port City Music Hall in the Arts District since 2010. Between our two venues, we host […]
Published
October 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: What was gained for trillions spent in Iraq, Afghanistan?

Let me get this straight. We now have even more federal dollars and American lives to spend on two countries to help them become beacons of democracy in the Middle East, after thousands of years of tribal warfare. Trillions (yes, with a T) of dollars wasn’t enough. Afghanistan is a relatively small agricultural country whose […]
Published
October 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Keep Mayor Brennan: He’s smart and hardworking

We’ve been hearing that Ethan Strimling says he wants to become Portland’s “listener in chief.” Ironically, the criticism of not listening is often thrown at politicians when people feel their view is not supported. Both of the leading candidates for mayor have been similarly criticized. Only one, however, is now in a position to be […]
Published
October 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Passing Portland’s Question 2 blocks city’s vibrant future

Anyone who cares even remotely about Portland’s future as a vibrant, world-class small city should vote against local Question 2 in November. The referendum question is ostensibly aimed at protecting cherished views for residents (who would disagree with such an admirable goal?), but in truth, it possesses a singular purpose: to block redevelopment of the […]
Published
October 23, 2015

Letter to the editor: Yes vote on Portland’s Question 2 will sustain needed tourism

Beautiful scenic views draw tourists to Maine. Since tourists are deemed to be very valuable to the commerce of Portland, it seems to me that everything should be done to preserve any and all beautiful views. Santa Fe, New Mexico, has had a policy since the 1960s (maybe longer) to keep the city scenically attractive […]

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