portland city government
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
Portland council gives firefighters 1-year contract extension
City Manager Jon Jennings says the deal was made to give Portland time to conduct a review of the department that could impact future contract negotiations.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2018
Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2018
Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city's homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2018
New software delays mailing of Portland property tax bills
The bills will likely be sent the week of Aug. 20 and are due Sept. 14.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2018
Council puts off giving non-citizens right to vote in Portland municipal elections
After 2 hours of public testimony, the Portland City Council votes to refer Councilor Pious Ali's proposal to a committee for additional work after several groups raise concerns about privacy and unintended consequences.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2018
In transition to city job, former police chief leaves mark on department
Michael Sauschuck, who this week started a job as an assistant city manager, leaves a department he helped transform and modernize.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2018
Maine Voices: City Council should reject sending non-citizen voting issue to referendum
And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2018
Maine Voices: History of voting rights guides debate on Portland’s noncitizens
We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2018
Persuasive 2nd-grader prompts Portland to ban plastic straws in City Hall cafe
The city manager says he's happy to implement 'Phoebe's Rule' banning plastic straws, and hopes that others will do the same.
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