portland city government
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PublishedJune 2, 2017
Portland’s new comprehensive plan presents shared vision for city’s future
The comprehensive plan should be used to change, grow and develop Portland in the coming years.
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PublishedMay 30, 2017
Councilor Ray: Expanded shelter zoning would help needy in Portland
A proposal coming before the City Council creates more possible locations for an emergency shelter.
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PublishedMay 25, 2017
Commentary: Portland’s skyrocketing rents, rising property taxes are soaring concerns
Portland should look hard at the targeted tax relief program that works effectively in Scarborough.
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PublishedMay 23, 2017
Portland city budget omits aid for some asylum seekers
As many as 180 are subject to a law limiting state assistance to 24 months, and officials hope the Legislature can fix the issue.
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PublishedMay 22, 2017
Portland citizens group seeks referendum on rent control, other tenant protections
Members of the new group want to curb practices affecting renters in the city's tight housing market, but similar efforts have failed.
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PublishedMay 18, 2017
Our View: Cold-storage building will keep the ‘port’ in Portland
A zoning change to allow a taller building would let the city pursue its historic cargo role with a modern twist.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
Another View: On Portland cold-storage proposal, opponents’ math doesn’t add up
Their view that a small facility would be adequate is wishful thinking.
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PublishedMay 16, 2017
Portland Mayor Strimling says he may veto budget over council’s vote to cut his assistant
It would be the first use of the mayor's veto power since the position was created in 2010.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
After emotional debate, Portland council eliminates position for mayor’s assistant
Councilors vote 6-3 to drop the job in the next fiscal-year budget, saying it has upset constituents and impeded council-mayor collaboration.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Portland landowner agrees to remove tiny homes from Bayside, pays fine
He'd hoped to rent out the houses that sat on trailers that he'd set up without permits in a Bayside parking lot.
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