Green New Deal for Portland could add $6 million to school renovation costs

School officials are seeking clarity from the city on whether the voter-approved ordinance would apply to 3 renovation projects and, if so, to what extent.

Commentary: Social justice is best realized through council-manager governments

In Portland and nationwide, the City Council and mayor may separate from an unsatisfactory manager at any time, but it takes an election to hold a mayor accountable.

Portland extends city manager’s contract another year

Jon Jennings, Portland's city manager since 2015, intends to step down in 2022.

Commentary: Question C would be a bad new deal for affordable housing in Portland

The ordinance would put at risk hundreds of units currently in the pipeline, rewrite the rules and ultimately worsen the crisis.

Black POWER: This is who we are and what we want

As we grow collective momentum toward reimagining current systems, we support Questions A-E and call for replacing Portland’s council-manager government.

Commentary: Voting ‘yes’ on Portland’s Question C is the most rational choice

A Green New Deal for Portland will encourage affordable-housing development by requiring sustainability practices that would slow warming.

Maine Voices: Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change

We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.

Portland manager to step down in 2022

Another View: Landlords shouldn’t fear tenant protections

Five referendum questions in Portland would make the city a better place for everyone.

Our Endorsement: Portland should vote ‘no’ on Questions A, B, C, D and E

These are complicated issues that can’t be decided on up-or-down votes.