Portland City Council
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PublishedOctober 5, 2020
Four compete for open at-large seat on Portland City Council
District 4 Councilor Justin Costa is running against political newcomers April Fournier, Ronald Gan and Laura Kelley.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2020
Award system delays pot store licensing in Portland
The Portland City Council continues to grapple with the process as it considers revising or eliminating the licensing system it has in place.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Pious Ali: Eligible immigrants stuck in U.S. naturalization backlog should be allowed to vote. Here’s why.
They’ll be empowered to do bigger and better things for Maine and to participate in the democratic process.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2020
Portland councilors to vote on city budget that cuts 65 positions
Budgets for police and health and human services have undergone the most scrutiny this year, because of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Our View: Cumberland County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter
Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Portland councilors defer to new racial equity committee on suggested police reforms
City councilors interviewed this week were reluctant to take a position on recommendations to enhance citizen oversight of police, a change not immediately embraced by the city manager.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2020
Portland mayor names members, launches racial equity committee
The 13-member group is expected to make recommendations to the council on the role of police in society and how to combat institutional racism.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2020
How to win an election during a pandemic: Candidates for local offices get creative
Many of the honored traditions of handshakes, door-knocking and group events carry a risk of transmitting coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Six incumbents bowing out on City Council, school board seats
Candidates line up for November election, including four to replace At-Large Councilor Jill Duson, who has served for two decades.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Portland City Council losing a thoughtful, balanced voice
Jill Duson is not seeking re-election this fall, ending a 20-year run in elected office.
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