I would like to urge my neighbors and friends in District 4 to vote for Cheryl Leeman for Charter Commission. I have personally witnessed and experienced Cheryl’s expertise in matters of city government. Cheryl is incredibly knowledgeable about all historical aspects and keeps herself current as well. She has been a part of countless forward-moving […]
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Letter to the editor: Committee vote milestone for South Portland residents’ health
The endorsement of a bill requiring the documentation of petroleum tank farms’ emissions is a major step forward.
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Letter to the editor: Make a difference – elect Chann to commission
On June 8, Portlanders have an opportunity to make a real difference in our community: a special election. It is an opportunity often missed. Only 2,438 votes were cast in the last special election; that’s 6 percent of 42,097 ballots cast in November’s presidential election. For every vote to create a better nation in 2020, […]
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Letter to the editor: Eliminating manager position may not make City Hall more responsive
At a recent debate of Charter Commission candidates, I was disappointed that several candidates wanted to create a strong mayor with sole responsibility for daily city management. Apparently upset about some recent recommendations from the city manager and decisions of the City Council, they believe that the solution lies in ending the city manager position. […]
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Letter to the editor: Emerson will bring energy, care to commission’s work
There are many qualified candidates running for the Portland Charter Commission. I would like to single out one. I will be voting for Anthony Emerson for one of the at-large seats. Anthony was a student of mine at the University of Southern Maine. He brings a youthful energy to the process. He struck me as […]
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Letter to the editor: Condrey will address range of issues on commission
At-large Charter Commission candidate Lawson Condrey is a dedicated citizen, and I know he will take a considerate approach to the future Charter Commission deliberations. His communication skills allow him to speak with Portland voters on a variety of issues. I know that this skill will prove helpful when Lawson will be working with a […]
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Letter to the editor: Diversity needed in Portland commission selections
If the panel is filled with members of a group that brings one viewpoint to the table, then the findings won’t reflect what city residents need and want.
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Letter to the editor: On commission, Chann will put Portlanders first
Portland voters deserve better. After the People First Portland mailer that showed up Tuesday, I cannot stay silent. We deserve support to vote responsibly and knowledgeably. But in order to put their candidates out front, People First Portland is creating villains where there are none. This is especially true in the case of at-large Charter […]
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Letter to the editor: ‘Clean Energy Matters,’ but not to CMP
We’ve been hearing the phrase “Clean Energy Matters” a lot lately, and it does matter – but not to Central Maine Power. Don’t be fooled by high-price marketing campaigns. The corridor will not supply green energy, and CMP knows it. In 2019, then-Sen. Brownie Carson introduced L.D. 640 – To Require A Study of Greenhouse […]
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Letter to the editor: Editorial overlooks pitfalls in Maine’s proposed flavored-tobacco ban
If passed, the legislation could drive smokers across the border to buy products and deprive those trying to quit of less harmful options.