Portland City Council
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PublishedApril 7, 2020
Maine Voices: Portland falls short in stopping virus’ spread among homeless community
Now city officials are demonizing people without homes, rather than explaining why they didn't take expert advice to open more shelters earlier.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Portland extends stay at home order 1 month
The City Council also prohibits short term rentals in Portland and asks landlords not to evict tenants for late rent payments during the emergency period.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
City curfew in place to combat virus
Food and take-home instruction is being provided to Portland students while schools are closed between now and March 30.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Portland votes to keep public comment rules
Nearly two dozen spoke against a proposal to move public comment on non-agenda items to the end of City Council meetings, and only offer it once a month.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Duson named to League of Cities energy committee
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
City Council’s OK on operations moves shelter to design stage
The City Council's approval of operation policies for the new homeless shelter means the building can be designed and cost estimates can be made.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
City leaders tackle plan to prevent opioid misuse, ODs
The Public Health Division will hold public input sessions throughout the community once a plan is drafted.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2020
Portland council may delay key vote on new homeless shelter
One policy amendment would require assurances that steps will be taken to pursue a statewide network.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
Councilor Ray: Portland should endorse resolution, build shelter with no cap
A single facility, with space and services for those who need them, also will allow city staff to focus more resources on keeping people from ever entering the shelter system.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2020
Councilor Duson: City Council working hard to address Portland’s housing crisis
Regulatory changes and major investments are meant to keep Portland a place where new workers and longtime residents can thrive.
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