portland city government
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Portland’s city manager system stymies democratic, pro-worker policies
Reformers should focus on reducing the power of or eliminating the position and overhauling the City Council as well.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
The View From Here: The many faces of Ethan Strimling
Portland's mayor has an uncanny ability to shape his persona to the times.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2019
Candidates offer different perspective on mayor role
Three challengers eye Ethan Strimling's seat.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2019
Councilors Duson and Ray: Thibodeau will bring new energy, approach to mayor’s job
He has the right experience to collaborate with the City Council and city staff to deliver real results for Portland voters.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2019
Kate Snyder: I’m prepared to provide Portland with steadying leadership
As a former school board chair who now leads a nonprofit that generates non-taxpayer revenues for public education, I have experience balancing civic aspirations with fiscal discipline.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Maine Voices: It’s time to decide what kind of park we want Fort Gorges to be
Rather than commercializing it, let's preserve the fortification's unique beauty and the island's raw and rugged character.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
Portland denies developer’s claims in lawsuit over failed Midtown project
City officials dispute allegations in a lawsuit brought by Federated Cos. over the $85 million project that it wanted to build in Bayside.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2019
Maine Voices: Secession isn’t the solution to Great Diamond Island’s issues with Portland
It's hard to see how separating from the city would improve service delivery or give more people a say in island policies.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity
While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2019
Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless
Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.
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