portland city government
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PublishedNovember 7, 2019
Our View: New mayor offers Portland hope for a fresh start
Mayor-elect Kate Snyder's sweep of all 12 precincts shows her ability to bring people together.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Court must uphold Portland voters’ right to decide on campaign funding program
This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Portland assessor: Citywide revaluation is a time to ensure property-tax fairness
Benefits of the reassessment process include a decrease in taxes for some (yes, really) and an increase in Homestead Exemption relief.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2019
Portland sets schedule for annual district meetings
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
The View From Here: Portland mayor’s race a family squabble
In a politically polarized world, the city's politicians are still fighting despite being on the same pole.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Portland should work toward new vision for developing housing
Viable ideas include setting up a revolving loan fund, encouraging a multifamily approach and building off-peninsula.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Maine Voices: Many valid questions remain about Riverton homeless shelter
Transportation, the disruption of client-provider ties and the exact number of beds are among the issues that require more consideration.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Another View: Income data skews Portland’s housing efforts
By using the area median income as a benchmark, low-wage workers are driven out of hot real estate markets.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress
The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Our Endorsement: Tae Chong is our choice for Portland’s District 3
His connections with a wide range of Portland residents help him understand issues that affect the off-peninsula neighborhoods that make up the district.
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