portland city government
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PublishedOctober 31, 2018
Our Endorsement: All 3 incumbents for Portland City Council deserve another term
Nicholas Mavodones, Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau have the right skills for the fast-changing city.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2018
Mavodones has 6-1 fundraising advantage in Portland City Council race
Reports filed Friday give voters their first comprehensive look at campaign finances in City Council and School Board races.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2018
Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities
A new governor and Legislature should prioritize 'smart' investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2018
Portland landlord appeals $500,000 fine to Supreme Court, saying city should have cracked down sooner
Sulan Chau was fined for code and life safety violations over 2½ years, but her attorney argues that the penalty is excessive because officials waited too long to take action.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Candidates for at-large City Council seat have differing views of Portland
Joey Brunelle sees a lack of progress on many issues and gentrification pushing out those with moderate incomes, while incumbent Nicholas Mavodones sees a much-improved community that is now attracting national attention.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2018
Homeless shelter an issue for District 1 councilor and challenger
The city has proposed building a 200-bed facility at the city-owned Barron Center.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2018
Portland City Council District 2: Two candidates differ on what issues to tackle for constituents
Challenger Jonathan Torsch emphasizes action on broader problems such as paid sick leave and the high cost of housing, while incumbent Spencer Thibodeau focuses on narrower projects to benefit the community.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2018
Candidates decry national Realtors group’s unusual bid to sway Portland election
The National Association of Realtors Fund has spent $7,300 to support a city councilor facing a challenger who previously has advocated for rent control.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2018
Portland housing committee to ask for 6-month moratorium on some short-term rentals
Members decide to ask the City Council to temporarily stop registering new non-owner-occupied units until councilors can come up with tighter regulations on Airbnb-style accommodations.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Maine Voices: Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.
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